About Ardisia and Beardtongue
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
South-Central United States
Types
Not available
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
No Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
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
Matte
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
PENSTEMON cobaea
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Beardtongue
In Hindi
Ardisia
Beardtongue
In German
Ardisia
Bartfaden
In French
Ardisia
beardtongue
In Spanish
Ardisia
beardtongue
In Greek
Ardisia
Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Beardtongue
In Polish
Ardisia
Beardtongue
In Latin
Ardisia
ursus lingua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Primulales
Lamiales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Properties of Ardisia and Beardtongue
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Beardtongue? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Beardtongue. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Beardtongue doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Beardtongue
Season and care of Ardisia and Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Beardtongue is Loam while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ardisia and Beardtongue Physical Information
Ardisia and Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Beardtongue are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
- Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Care of Ardisia and Beardtongue
Care of Ardisia and Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.