Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
AMMI majus
Common Name
Triticale
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
triticale
बिशप निराना
In German
Triticale
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
triticale
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
triticale
biznaga
In Greek
τριτικάλε
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
triticale
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
pszenżyto
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Triticum
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Triticosecale
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Triticale and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Triticale and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Triticale and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Triticale and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Triticale and Bishop's Weed
Care of Triticale and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.