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About Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant


About Ajwain plant and Spiral Aloe


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Herbs, Shrub   

Origin
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar   
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas   
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
6-10   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
10-5   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
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
Rosette/Stemless   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
5.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
10.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral   
Pale White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Rosette   
Circular   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting   
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails   

Allergy
Not Available   
Abdominal distension   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border   
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds   

Other Uses
Not Available   
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
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall   
Groundcover   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE polyphylla   
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus   

Common Name
kroonaalwyn lekhala kharetsa spiral aloe   
Dwarf Bamboo   

In Hindi
spiral aloe   
अजवाइन   

In German
Spirale Aloe   
Ajowan   

In French
aloe spirale   
Ajowan   

In Spanish
espiral de aloe   
Trachyspermum ammi   

In Greek
σπιράλ αλόη   
σπόρους καραμπίνα   

In Portuguese
aloe espiral   
aipo   

In Polish
spirala aloesu   
seler   

In Latin
Aloe spiralis   
semina Carom   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Apiales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Apiaceae   

Genus
Aloe   
Trachyspermum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Apieae   

Subfamily
Asphodeloideae   
Apioideae   

Number of Species
500   
33
Not Available   

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Properties of Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant

Wondering what are the properties of Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant? We provide you with everything About Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant. Spiral Aloe has thorns and Ajwain plant doesn't have thorns. Also Spiral Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. Spiral Aloe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ajwain plant has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant

Season and care of Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.

Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant Physical Information

Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant are as follows:

Care of Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant

Care of Spiral Aloe and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe 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.

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