Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruits, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Skyflower
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Orange
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
Small elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
DURANTA
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Duranta
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Duranta
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Duranta
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Duranta
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Duranta
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Duranta
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Duranta
Season and care of Bael and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Duranta Physical Information
Bael and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Duranta are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and Duranta
Care of Bael and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.