Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Torenia fournieri, Torenia concolor
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-5
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
TORENIA fournieri
ZEA mays
Common Name
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
Maize
In Spanish
Bluewings
Maíz
In Greek
Bluewings
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Bluewings
Milho
In Polish
Bluewings
Kukurydza
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Linderniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Wishbone Flower and Corn
Season and care of Wishbone Flower and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Wishbone Flower and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wishbone Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn is Neutral.
Wishbone Flower and Corn Physical Information
Wishbone Flower and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wishbone Flower and Corn are as follows:
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Corn flower color:
- Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wishbone Flower and Corn
Care of Wishbone Flower and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.