Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Spider Mites
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
CALATHEA
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Calathea
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Calathea
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Calathea
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Calathea
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Calathea
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Calathea
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Calathea
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Calathea
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Calathea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Verbenaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Calathea
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Calathea is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Calathea Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calathea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calathea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Calathea is Not Available.
American Beautyberry and Calathea Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Calathea physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Calathea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Calathea are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Calathea flower color: Not Available
- Calathea leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Beautyberry and Calathea
Care of American Beautyberry and Calathea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.