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About Beautyberry and Dyckia


About Dyckia and Beautyberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
China   
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil   

Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica   
Not Available   

Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   
Rocky areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-3   
12-8   

Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
609.60 cm   
99+
27.90 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
243.84 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Lavender   
Orange   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Purple   
Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose   
Olive, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Succulent   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week   
Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

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   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

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   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Ants   

Allergy
Pollen   
Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'   
DYCKIA remotiflora   

Common Name
Beautyberry   
Dyckia   

In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant   
Not Available   

In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze   
Dyckia   

In French
Beauté Berry Plante   
Dyckia   

In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza   
Dyckia   

In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών   
dyckia   

In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza   
Dyckia   

In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin   
dyckia   

In Latin
Planta forma Berry   
dyckia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Vascular plant   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Bromeliales   

Family
Verbenaceae   
Bromeliaceae   

Genus
Callicarpa   
Dyckia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae   
Pitcairnioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
120   
99+

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Properties of Beautyberry and Dyckia

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

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Season and Care of Beautyberry and Dyckia

Season and care of Beautyberry and Dyckia is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Dyckia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dyckia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Dyckia is Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral.

Beautyberry and Dyckia Physical Information

Beautyberry and Dyckia physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Dyckia are as follows:

Care of Beautyberry and Dyckia

Care of Beautyberry and Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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 Dyckia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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