Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Unknown
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
schomburgkia
अजवाइन
In German
schomburgkia
Ajowan
In French
schomburgkia
Ajowan
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
schomburgkia
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
aipo
In Polish
schomburgkia
seler
In Latin
schomburgkia
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant
Care of Schomburgkia and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.