Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Water Celery
boxberry
In German
Wasser Sellerie
boxberry
In French
Céleri d'eau
boxberry
In Spanish
El apio agua
boxberry
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
boxberry
In Portuguese
Aipo água
boxberry
In Polish
Seler Woda
boxberry
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Boxberry
Season and care of Water Celery and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Boxberry Physical Information
Water Celery and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Boxberry are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Boxberry
Care of Water Celery and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.