Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Succulent
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southern Africa
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Elephant Bush
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Elephant Bush
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
elefante Bush
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Bilwa
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Bael and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Bael and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Bael and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Elephant Bush
Care of Bael and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.