Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
आमला
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Stachelbeere
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Grosella
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Groselha
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Agrest
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Ardisia
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.