Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
  
gardens, old gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Obtuse
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Bonsai, Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Wood
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
For making oil, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
  
STYRAX japonicus
  
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In German
Lampionblume
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Greek
Chinese lantern
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Latin
Chinese lantern
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Styracaceae
  
Genus
Physalis
  
Styrax
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Physaleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Chinese Lantern and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.