Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
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
Other Uses
Food for insects
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Ardisia
Bluebell plant
In German
Ardisia
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Ardisia
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Ardisia
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Ardisia
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Ardisia
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Ardisia
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Ardisia
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Primulales
Liliales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ardisia
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Ardisia and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Bluebell. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bluebell 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 Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Bluebell
Season and care of Ardisia and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Bluebell Physical Information
Ardisia and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Bluebell are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Ardisia and Bluebell
Care of Ardisia and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.