Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Hillside
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
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Botanical Name
Malus domestica
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Apple Tree
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Earth Star
In German
Apfelbaum
Erdstern
In French
Pommier
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Manzano
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
μηλιά
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Macieira
Estrela da terra
In Polish
jabłoń
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Arbore
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Earth Star
Season and care of Apple Tree and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Earth Star season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Earth Star is while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Earth Star is .
Apple Tree and Earth Star Physical Information
Apple Tree and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Earth Star are as follows:
Care of Apple Tree and Earth Star
Care of Apple Tree and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.