Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Beetles
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Heterocentron
Moonflower
In German
Heterocentron
Monet
In French
Heterocentron
Monet
In Spanish
Heterocentron
Monet
In Greek
Heterocentron
Μονέ
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Monet
In Polish
Heterocentron
Monet
In Latin
Heterocentron
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Melastomataceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Spanish Shawl and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Spanish Shawl and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Spanish Shawl and Moonflower. Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Spanish Shawl does not have fragrant flowers. Spanish Shawl has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis and Moonflower has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis. 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 Spanish Shawl and Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Moonflower
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Spanish Shawl and Moonflower Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Moonflower are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Spanish Shawl and Moonflower
Care of Spanish Shawl and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.