Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Beautyberry
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Kapok baum
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Fromager
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Ceiba
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Mafumeira
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Ceiba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Kapok
Season and care of Beautyberry and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Beautyberry and Kapok Physical Information
Beautyberry and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Kapok are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Beautyberry and Kapok
Care of Beautyberry and Kapok 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 Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.