Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Stachelbeere
Königinblume
In French
Groseille à maquereau
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Grosella
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Groselha
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Agrest
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
hominem
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.