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About Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese


About Loropetalum Chinese and Indian Gooseberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Fruit, Tree   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
Not Available   
China, Japan   

Types
Not Available   
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi   

Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Bushy, Evergreen   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
800.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
400.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Light Green   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Early Spring, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   
Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Consistently   

In Winter
Average Water   
Ample Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

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   
Prune to control growth   

Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth   
Bacterial Gall   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Caterpillar   
Not Available   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation   
Not Available   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cottage garden   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica   
LOROPETALUM chinense   

Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala   
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower   

In Hindi
आमला   
Loropetalum   

In German
Stachelbeere   
Loropetalum   

In French
Groseille à maquereau   
Loropetalum   

In Spanish
Grosella   
Loropetalum   

In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο   
Loropetalum   

In Portuguese
Groselha   
Loropetalum   

In Polish
Agrest   
Loropetalum   

In Latin
hominem   
Loropetalum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Spermatophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Dicotyledonae   

Order
Malpighiales   
Saxifragales   

Family
Phyllanthaceae   
Hamamelidaceae   

Genus
Phyllanthus   
Loropetalum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Phyllantheae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese? We provide you with everything About Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese. Indian Gooseberry doesn't have thorns and Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Gooseberry does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Gooseberry has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Loropetalum Chinese has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese

Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.

Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information

Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:

Care of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese

Care of Indian Gooseberry and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

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