Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Chionodoxa
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Chionodoxa
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Myrsinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.