Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
China
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ADENIUM obesum
Common Name
Barberry
Sabi star, Impala lily
In Hindi
Burberry
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
In German
Burberry
Wüstenrose
In French
Burberry
Desert Rose
In Spanish
Burberry
Rosa del desierto
In Greek
Burberry
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
In Portuguese
Burberry
Rosa do Deserto
In Polish
kwaśnica
Kwiat pustyni
In Latin
Barberry
Desert resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Gentianales
Family
Berberidaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Desert Rose
Season and care of Barberry and Desert Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Desert Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Desert Rose Physical Information
Barberry and Desert Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Desert Rose are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Desert Rose
Care of Barberry and Desert Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.