Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Southern Europe
Types
Kigelia africana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Root Parsley
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Sausage Tree
Hortensie
In French
saucisse Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Hortensia
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Hortênsia
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley
Wondering what are the properties of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley? We provide you with everything About Sausage Tree and Root Parsley. Sausage Tree doesn't have thorns and Root Parsley doesn't have thorns. Also Sausage Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Sausage Tree has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Root Parsley has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Root Parsley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Root Parsley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Root Parsley is Neutral.
Sausage Tree and Root Parsley Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Root Parsley physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Root Parsley flower color: Yellow green
- Root Parsley leaf color: Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley
Care of Sausage Tree and Root Parsley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Root Parsley pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.