Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
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Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
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White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Sweet Corn
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
sweetshrub
In German
Mais
sweetshrub
In French
Le maïs sucré
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
sweetshrub
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
milho doce
sweetshrub
In Polish
Kukurydza
sweetshrub
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Care of Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub
Care of Sweet Corn and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.