Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Beautyberry
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
बीजपत्र
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Cotyledon
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Cotyledon
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Cotyledon
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Liścień
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Cotyledon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Cotyledon
Season and care of Beautyberry and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Beautyberry and Cotyledon Physical Information
Beautyberry and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Cotyledon are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Beautyberry and Cotyledon
Care of Beautyberry and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.