Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
-
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Twinleaf
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Twinleaf
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Twinleaf
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Twinleaf
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Twinleaf
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
mandrake americano
In Polish
Twinleaf
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Twinleaf
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ranunculales
Family
Berberidaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Twinleaf and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Mayapple. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Mayapple has allergic reactions like . 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 Twinleaf and Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Mayapple
Season and care of Twinleaf and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Mayapple Physical Information
Twinleaf and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Mayapple are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Mayapple
Care of Twinleaf and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.