Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Capa Rosa (Callicarpa ampla) is a striking shrub native to the Caribbean, known for its vibrant pink to purple berry clusters, adding color to any landscape.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None reported
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light shaping can be done after flowering to maintain form and encourage bushier growth.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping them moist and warm. Alternatively, sow seeds in autumn, but germination can be erratic.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, only when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Callicarpa |
| Species | Callicarpa ampla |
Similar in genus Callicarpa
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data