Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Rainforest
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Anthurium
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Anthurium
boxberry
In German
Anthurium
boxberry
In French
Anthurium
boxberry
In Spanish
Anthurium
boxberry
In Greek
ανθούρια
boxberry
In Portuguese
Anthurium
boxberry
In Polish
anturium
boxberry
In Latin
Anthurium
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Genus
Anthurium
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Anthurium and Boxberry
Season and care of Anthurium and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Anthurium and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Anthurium is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Anthurium and Boxberry Physical Information
Anthurium and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Anthurium and Boxberry are as follows:
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
Anthurium leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Anthurium and Boxberry
Care of Anthurium and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anthurium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anthurium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.