Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Apple Tree
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Heliconia
In German
Apfelbaum
Heliconia
In French
Pommier
Heliconia
In Spanish
Manzano
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Macieira
Heliconia
In Polish
jabłoń
Heliconia
In Latin
Arbore
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Heliconia
Season and care of Apple Tree and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Heliconia season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Heliconia Physical Information
Apple Tree and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Heliconia are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Apple Tree and Heliconia
Care of Apple Tree and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.