Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Triticale
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
triticale
sweetshrub
In German
Triticale
sweetshrub
In French
triticale
sweetshrub
In Spanish
triticale
sweetshrub
In Greek
τριτικάλε
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
triticale
sweetshrub
In Polish
pszenżyto
sweetshrub
In Latin
Triticum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Laurales
Family
Poaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Triticale and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Triticale and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Triticale and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Triticale and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Triticale and Sweetshrub
Care of Triticale and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.