Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
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Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
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Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Lisianthus
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Lisianthus
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Lisianthus
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Lisianthus
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Eustoma
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Lisianthus
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Gentianaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Florida Blue and Black Cherry
Season and care of Florida Blue and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Black Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Florida Blue and Black Cherry Physical Information
Florida Blue and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is 40.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Florida Blue and Black Cherry are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Florida Blue and Black Cherry
Care of Florida Blue and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.