Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
Rosa arkansana
In German
Acerola Baum
Rosa arkansana
In French
Acerola Arbre
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Acerola ligno
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Acerola and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.