Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Balanced 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Crossandra
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Crossandra
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Crossandra
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Crossandra
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Crossandra
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Crossandra
In Latin
Bilwa
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Crossandra
Season and care of Bael and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Crossandra Physical Information
Bael and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bael and Crossandra are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and Crossandra
Care of Bael and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.