Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
China, Korea
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
ASTILBOIDES tabularis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Astilboides, Shieldleaf Rodgersia
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Hydrangea
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Hortensie
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Hortensia
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Hortensia
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Hortensja
Family
Solanaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bael and Astilboides
Season and care of Bael and Astilboides is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Astilboides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilboides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Astilboides is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Astilboides is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Astilboides Physical Information
Bael and Astilboides physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Astilboides height is 12.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Astilboides are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Astilboides flower color: White and Ivory
- Astilboides leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bael and Astilboides
Care of Bael and Astilboides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Astilboides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilboides needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.