Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
pinkroot
boxberry
In German
Spigelia
boxberry
In French
Spigelia
boxberry
In Spanish
Spigelia
boxberry
In Greek
Spigelia
boxberry
In Portuguese
Spigelia
boxberry
In Polish
Spigelia
boxberry
In Latin
Spigelia
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Loganiceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Boxberry
Season and care of Pinkroot and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Boxberry Physical Information
Pinkroot and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Boxberry are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Boxberry
Care of Pinkroot and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.