Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
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Types
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Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
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, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Winter heath
Macadamia
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Macadamia
In German
Alpine Heath
Macadamia
In French
Alpine Heath
Macadamia
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Macadamia
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Macadamia
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Macadamia
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Macadamia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Macadamia
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Macadamia Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Macadamia are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Alpine Heath and Macadamia
Care of Alpine Heath and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.