Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
China
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Beautyberry
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Calla Lily
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Lys calla
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Cala
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Calla
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Calla Lily
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Verbenaceae
Araceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Calla Lily
Season and care of Beautyberry and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Beautyberry and Calla Lily Physical Information
Beautyberry and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Calla Lily are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Calla Lily
Care of Beautyberry and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.