Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ARACHNIODES simplicior
Common Name
Barberry
Indian holly fern
In Hindi
Burberry
भारतीय होली फर्न
In German
Burberry
Indische Stechpalme Fern
In French
Burberry
houx indienne Fern
In Spanish
Burberry
India acebo helecho
In Greek
Burberry
Ινδική ιερά Fern
In Portuguese
Burberry
Indiana holly Fern
In Polish
kwaśnica
Indyjski Holly Fern
In Latin
Barberry
Latin Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Dryopteridales
Family
Berberidaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Berberis
Arachniodes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Indian Holly Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Indian Holly Fern? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Indian Holly Fern. Barberry has thorns and Indian Holly Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Indian Holly Fern has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Indian Holly Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Indian Holly Fern
Season and care of Barberry and Indian Holly Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Indian Holly Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral.
Barberry and Indian Holly Fern Physical Information
Barberry and Indian Holly Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Indian Holly Fern are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
- Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Indian Holly Fern
Care of Barberry and Indian Holly Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.