Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
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
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
आमला
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Stachelbeere
Japanese Persimmon
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Grosella
El caqui japonés
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
Groselha
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
Agrest
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
hominem
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Diospyros
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 Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon pruning is done 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 Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.