Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In German
Stachelbeere
Inkberry
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Inkberry
In Spanish
Grosella
Inkberry
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Groselha
Inkberry
In Polish
Agrest
inkberry
In Latin
hominem
Inkberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.