Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
Abelia
Earth Star
In German
Abelia
Erdstern
In French
Abelia
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Abelia
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Αμπέλια
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Abelia
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Abelia
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Abelia
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Bromeliales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Abelia and Earth Star
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Earth Star? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Earth Star. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Earth Star doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Earth Star 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 Earth Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Earth Star
Season and care of Abelia and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Earth Star season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Abelia and Earth Star Physical Information
Abelia and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Abelia and Earth Star are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Abelia and Earth Star
Care of Abelia and Earth Star 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 Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.