Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Winter heath
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Chorisia
In German
Alpine Heath
Chorisia
In French
Alpine Heath
Chorisia
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Chorisia
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Chorisia
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Chorisia
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Chorisia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Chorisia
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chorisia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Chorisia Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Chorisia are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Chorisia
Care of Alpine Heath and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.