Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Argentina, Chile
Types
Shrub
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALOTROPIS gigantea
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Crown flower
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Crown flower
boxberry
In German
Crown Blume
boxberry
In French
fleur de la Couronne
boxberry
In Spanish
flor de la corona
boxberry
In Greek
στέμμα λουλούδι
boxberry
In Portuguese
coroa da flor
boxberry
In Polish
korona kwiatu
boxberry
In Latin
flos florum
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Calotropis
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crown Flower and Boxberry
Season and care of Crown Flower and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crown Flower and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown Flower is Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Crown Flower and Boxberry Physical Information
Crown Flower and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crown Flower and Boxberry are as follows:
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crown Flower and Boxberry
Care of Crown Flower and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crown Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.