Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
Primula elatior
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Stachelbeere
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Groseille à maquereau
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Grosella
Primula elatior
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Groselha
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.