Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Avens
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Elephant Apple
In German
Hortensie
Elefant von Apple
In French
Hortensia
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Hortensia
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
υδραγεία
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Hortensja
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Hibiscus
Elephant Apple
Family
Rosaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Avens and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Avens and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Avens and Elephant Apple. Avens doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Avens does not have fragrant flowers. Avens has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Avens and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Avens and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Avens and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Avens and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avens season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Elephant Apple season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Avens is Light and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avens is Acidic and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Avens and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Avens and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Avens height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Avens and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Avens flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Avens leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Avens and Elephant Apple
Care of Avens and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avens pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Avens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.