Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
-
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Macadamia
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Macadamia
sweetshrub
In German
Macadamia
sweetshrub
In French
Macadamia
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Macadamia
sweetshrub
In Greek
Macadamia
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Macadamia
sweetshrub
In Polish
Macadamia
sweetshrub
In Latin
Macadamia
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Macadamia and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Sweetshrub. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Macadamia and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Macadamia and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Macadamia and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Macadamia and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Macadamia and Sweetshrub
Care of Macadamia and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.