Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
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Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Jostaberry
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Jostaberry
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Jostaberry
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
casseille
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Jostaberry
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Jostaberry
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Jostaberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Jostaberry
Season and care of Bael and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Jostaberry Physical Information
Bael and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Jostaberry are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Jostaberry
Care of Bael and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.