Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Abelia
Pride of Barbados
In German
Abelia
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Abelia
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Abelia
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Abelia
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Abelia
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Abelia
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Pride of Barbados
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Pride of Barbados? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Pride of Barbados. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Pride of Barbados doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Abelia and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Pride of Barbados season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Abelia and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Pride of Barbados
Care of Abelia and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados pruning is done 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.