Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
boxberry
Koriander
In French
boxberry
Coriandre
In Spanish
boxberry
Cilantro
In Greek
boxberry
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
boxberry
Coentro
In Polish
boxberry
Kolendra
In Latin
Burning
coriandrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Coriandreae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxberry and Coriander
Season and care of Boxberry and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coriander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Coriander is Neutral.
Boxberry and Coriander Physical Information
Boxberry and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Coriander are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boxberry and Coriander
Care of Boxberry and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.