Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHAPHIOLEPIS
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Indian hawthorn
Lisianthus
In Hindi
भारतीय नागफनी
Lisianthus
In German
indische Hawthorn
Lisianthus
In French
Indian Hawthorn
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Indian Hawthorn
Lisianthus
In Greek
Ινδικό Hawthorn
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
indiana Hawthorn
Lisianthus
In Polish
Indyjski Hawthorn
Eustoma
In Latin
Latin Hawthorn
Lisianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Rhaphiolepis
Eustoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus
Season and care of Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus Physical Information
Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus are as follows:
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.