Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Not Available
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
European crab apple
In Hindi
Aechmea
european crab apple
In German
Aechmea
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Aechmea
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Aechmea
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Αιχμέα
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Aechmea
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Aechmea
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bromelieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aechmea and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and European Crab Apple. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Aechmea and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Aechmea and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Aechmea is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Aechmea and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Aechmea and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aechmea and European Crab Apple
Care of Aechmea and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.