Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
South America
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Beautyberry
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
जल पोस्ता
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Wasser Poppy
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
amapola agua
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
água Poppy
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Verbenaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Beautyberry and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Beautyberry and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Beautyberry and Water Poppy. Beautyberry doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Beautyberry does not have fragrant flowers. Beautyberry has allergic reactions like Pollen and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Water Poppy
Season and care of Beautyberry and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Poppy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Beautyberry and Water Poppy Physical Information
Beautyberry and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Water Poppy are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Beautyberry and Water Poppy
Care of Beautyberry and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.