Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Fruit, Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Not Available
  
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
  
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
High Potash Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
  
Phyllanthus acidus
  
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
  
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
  
In Hindi
Astilbe
  
ताहितियन आमला
  
In German
Prachtspieren
  
Tahitian Stachelbeere
  
In French
Astilbe
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Spanish
Astilbe
  
Tahitian grosella espinosa
  
In Greek
astilbe
  
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
  
In Portuguese
astilbe
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Polish
astilbe
  
Tahitian agrest
  
In Latin
Artemisia
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Saxifragaceae
  
Phyllanthaceae
  
Genus
Astilbe
  
Phyllanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phyllantheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry
Season and care of Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information
Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry
Care of Astilbe and Tahitian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.