Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
8*1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
Bethlehem Sage
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Hortensie
Japanese Ardisia
In French
Hortensia
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
υδραγεία
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
Hortensja
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Ericales
Family
Boraginaceae
Myrsinaceae
Genus
Not Available
Ardisia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.
