Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not available
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
TECOMA stans
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Esperanza
In German
Kermesbeere
Esperanza
In French
POKEBERRY
Esperanza
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Esperanza
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Esperanza
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Esperanza
In Polish
alkiermes
Esperanza
In Latin
pokeberry
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pokeberry and Esperanza
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Esperanza. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Esperanza doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Esperanza has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly 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 Pokeberry and Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Esperanza
Season and care of Pokeberry and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Esperanza Physical Information
Pokeberry and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Esperanza are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pokeberry and Esperanza
Care of Pokeberry and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.