Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Inkberry
Chinese lantern
In German
Inkberry
Lampionblume
In French
Inkberry
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Inkberry
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Inkberry
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Chinese lantern
In Polish
inkberry
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Inkberry
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Solanales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Inkberry and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Inkberry and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Inkberry and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Inkberry and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Inkberry and Chinese Lantern
Care of Inkberry and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.