Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Canada
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
POKEBERRY
In German
Lampionblume
Kermesbeere
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Pokeberry
In Greek
Chinese lantern
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
alkiermes
In Latin
Chinese lantern
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Physalis
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Pokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Pokeberry has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach 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 Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry
Care of Chinese Lantern and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.