How to tend a Callicarpa americana

Also known as: Johnsonia americana (L.) Mill., Callicarpa americana var. alba Rehder, Callicarpa americana f. lactea (F.J.Müll.) Rehder, Callicarpa americana var. lactea F.J.Müll., Callicarpa serrata Moench, Callicarpa viburnifolia Salisb., Burchardia americana (L.) Duhamel, Burchardia callicarpa Crantz, Callicarpa americana var. purpurea F.J.Müll.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China, Vietnam
Category
Verbenaceae, Callicarpa
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-July, fruiting period August-November
Flower colors
white, pink, light purple, fruit color purple
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