Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
China
Types
Not Available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Heliconia
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Heliconia
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Heliconia
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Heliconia
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Heliconia
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Heliconia
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Heliconia
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heliconia and Beautyberry
Season and care of Heliconia and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Heliconia and Beautyberry Physical Information
Heliconia and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Beautyberry are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Heliconia and Beautyberry
Care of Heliconia and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.