Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
ORYZA
Common Name
Beautyberry
Rice
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
चावल
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Reis
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
riz
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
arroz
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
arroz
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
ryż
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
rice
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Rice Plant
Season and care of Beautyberry and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Rice Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Rice Plant Physical Information
Beautyberry and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Beautyberry and Rice Plant are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Beautyberry and Rice Plant
Care of Beautyberry and Rice Plant 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 Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.