Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
Warmer regions
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Pride of Barbados
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
Pride of Barbados
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Stolz von Barbados
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Fierté de la Barbade
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Orgullo de Barbados
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Offs Pridi Varvias
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Pridi offs Varvias
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Pridi offs Varvias
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Pride of Barbados and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of Barbados pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.