Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Islands
  
Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
  
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oblong to lance-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
  
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
  
Common Name
Enkianthus
  
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
  
In Hindi
Enkianthus
  
Mexican Heather
  
In German
Enkianthus
  
Mexican Heather
  
In French
Enkianthus
  
Mexicaine Heather
  
In Spanish
Enkianthus
  
Heather mexicana
  
In Greek
Enkianthus
  
Μεξικού Heather
  
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Polish
Enkianthus
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Latin
Enkianthus
  
Mexicanus Heather
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Enkianthus
  
Cuphea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
  
Lythroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Enkianthus and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Enkianthus and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Enkianthus and Mexican Heather
Care of Enkianthus and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.