Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
No known varieties available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Bearberry
In Hindi
Ardisia
Bearberry
In German
Ardisia
Bärentraube
In French
Ardisia
bearberry
In Spanish
Ardisia
gayuba
In Greek
Ardisia
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Ardisia
bearberry
In Polish
Ardisia
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Ardisia
bearberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Ericales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Ardisia
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Properties of Ardisia and Bearberry
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Bearberry? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Bearberry. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Bearberry doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bearberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ardisia and Bearberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Bearberry
Season and care of Ardisia and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Ardisia and Bearberry Physical Information
Ardisia and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Bearberry are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ardisia and Bearberry
Care of Ardisia and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.