Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Hybrid origin
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Astilbe
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Prachtspieren
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Astilbe
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Astilbe
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
astilbe
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
astilbe
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
astilbe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Datureae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Astilbe
Season and care of Bael and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Astilbe Physical Information
Bael and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bael and Astilbe are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Astilbe
Care of Bael and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.