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About Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry


About Indian Gooseberry and Bearded Catasetum


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Epiphyte   
Fruit, Tree   

Origin
South America, Brazil   
Not Available   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Warmer regions   
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Bushy, Evergreen   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
35.50 cm   
99+
800.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
40.60 cm   
99+
400.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory   
Light Green, Lime Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season   
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Not Available   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
High Potash Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Caterpillar   

Allergy
Not Available   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Not Available   
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical   
Cottage garden   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum   
Phyllanthus emblica   

Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid   
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala   

In Hindi
bearded catasetum   
आमला   

In German
bärtigen catasetum   
Stachelbeere   

In French
catasetum barbu   
Groseille à maquereau   

In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo   
Grosella   

In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum   
Φραγκοστάφυλλο   

In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo   
Groselha   

In Polish
brodaty catasetum   
Agrest   

In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum   
hominem   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Orchidales   
Malpighiales   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Phyllanthaceae   

Genus
Catasetum   
Phyllanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Cymbidieae   
Phyllantheae   

Subfamily
Epidendroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
73   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry

Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry? We provide you with everything About Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry. Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns and Indian Gooseberry doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Catasetum does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Catasetum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Indian Gooseberry 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 Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry

Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information

Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:

Care of Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry

Care of Bearded Catasetum and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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