Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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 in winter, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Esperanza
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Esperanza
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Esperanza
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Esperanza
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Esperanza
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Esperanza
Season and care of Bael and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Esperanza Physical Information
Bael and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Esperanza are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and Esperanza
Care of Bael and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.