Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
boxberry
Chionodoxa
In German
boxberry
Chionodoxa
In French
boxberry
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
boxberry
Chionodoxa
In Greek
boxberry
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
boxberry
Chionodoxa
In Polish
boxberry
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Burning
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Properties of Boxberry and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Chionodoxa. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. 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 Boxberry and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Boxberry and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa
Care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.