Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Round with toothed margin
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Leaf rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
In Hindi
प्याज
Asian bittersweet
In German
Zwiebel
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
In French
Oignon
Asian bittersweet
In Spanish
Cebolla
Asian bittersweet
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Asian bittersweet
In Portuguese
Cebola
Asian bittersweet
In Polish
Cebula
Dławisz okrągłolistny
In Latin
cepa
Asian bittersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Celastrales
Family
Liliaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Bittersweet
Season and care of White Onion and Bittersweet is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Bittersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Bittersweet season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Bittersweet Physical Information
White Onion and Bittersweet physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Bittersweet are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Onion and Bittersweet
Care of White Onion and Bittersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.