Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Cactus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
-
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Beautyberry
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Osterkaktus
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Easter cactus
Season and care of Beautyberry and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Beautyberry and Easter cactus Physical Information
Beautyberry and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Easter cactus are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Beautyberry and Easter cactus
Care of Beautyberry and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.