Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South America
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Bromeliad
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Bromeliad
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Bromeliad
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Bromeliad
In French
arbousier
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Bromeliad
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Bromeliad
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Bromeliad
In Latin
arbutus
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Bromeliales
Family
Ericaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad
Care of Strawberry Tree and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.