About Abelia and Bloodleaf
Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Brazil
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
Abelia
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
Abelia
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
Abelia
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
Abelia
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
Abelia
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Abelia
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
Abelia
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gomphreneae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Abelia and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Bloodleaf. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bloodleaf has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Abelia and Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Abelia and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Bloodleaf season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Abelia and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Bloodleaf flower color: Not Available
- Bloodleaf leaf color: Red, Green and Purple
Care of Abelia and Bloodleaf
Care of Abelia and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.