Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
China
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
  
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
  
gardens, Grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
13-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Strap shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
Ear ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
  
AERIDES houlletiana
  
Common Name
Barberry
  
Aerides, Orchid
  
In Hindi
Burberry
  
Aerides
  
In German
Burberry
  
Aerides
  
In French
Burberry
  
Aerides
  
In Spanish
Burberry
  
Aerides
  
In Greek
Burberry
  
Αέρηδες
  
In Portuguese
Burberry
  
Aerides
  
In Polish
kwaśnica
  
Aerides
  
In Latin
Barberry
  
Aerides
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Aerides
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Vandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Barberry and Aerides
Season and care of Barberry and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aerides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aerides is Not Available.
Barberry and Aerides Physical Information
Barberry and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Aerides are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barberry and Aerides
Care of Barberry and Aerides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.