Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit, Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
  
Arbutus menziesii
  
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
  
Arbutus
  
In Hindi
आमला
  
सदाबहार
  
In German
Stachelbeere
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Groseille à maquereau
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
Grosella
  
Arbitus
  
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
  
κουμαριά
  
In Portuguese
Groselha
  
árbuto
  
In Polish
Agrest
  
mącznik
  
In Latin
hominem
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Phyllanthaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Phyllanthus
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Arbutoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.