Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Chorisia speciosa
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Chorisia
Bluebeard
In German
Chorisia
Blaubart
In French
Chorisia
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Chorisia
Barba Azul
In Greek
Chorisia
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Barba Azul
In Polish
Chorisia
Sinobrody
In Latin
Chorisia
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Bombacaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chorisia and Bluebeard
Season and care of Chorisia and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Chorisia and Bluebeard Physical Information
Chorisia and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Bluebeard are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chorisia and Bluebeard
Care of Chorisia and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.