Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
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
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, 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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
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
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Common Rue
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
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bael and Common Rue
Season and care of Bael and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Common Rue Physical Information
Bael and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Common Rue are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bael and Common Rue
Care of Bael and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Common Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.