Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
White Zinnia
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Weiß Zinnia
Brasil Baum
In French
Blanc Zinnia
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Zinnia album
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Brazilwood
Season and care of White Zinnia and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Brazilwood season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Zinnia and Brazilwood Physical Information
White Zinnia and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Brazilwood are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Zinnia and Brazilwood
Care of White Zinnia and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.