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About Trichocereus and Beautyberry


About Beautyberry and Trichocereus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus   
Shrub   

Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica   

Habitat
low mountains   
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-3   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
609.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
243.84 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Pink, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Yellow green, Rose   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent   
Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds   
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem   
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant   
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi   
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'   

Common Name
Trichocereus   
Beautyberry   

In Hindi
Trichocereus   
Beauty Berry Plant   

In German
Trichocereus   
Schönheit Berry Pflanze   

In French
Trichocereus   
Beauté Berry Plante   

In Spanish
Trichocereus   
Planta de la baya de belleza   

In Greek
Trichocereus   
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών   

In Portuguese
Trichocereus   
Planta Berry beleza   

In Polish
Trichocereus   
Beauty Berry roślin   

In Latin
Trichocereus   
Planta forma Berry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Lamiales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Verbenaceae   

Genus
Echinopsis   
Callicarpa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Trichocereeae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Amaryllidoideae   

Number of Species
128   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Trichocereus and Beautyberry

Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Beautyberry? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Beautyberry. Trichocereus has thorns and Beautyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Beautyberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Trichocereus and Beautyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Trichocereus and Beautyberry

Season and care of Trichocereus and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Beautyberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.

Trichocereus and Beautyberry Physical Information

Trichocereus and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Beautyberry are as follows:

Care of Trichocereus and Beautyberry

Care of Trichocereus and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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