Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruits, Tree
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Shrub
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Lance shaped
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose 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
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Physostegia
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Physostegia
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Physostegia
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Physostegia
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Physostegia
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Physostegia
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Physostegia
In Latin
Bilwa
Physostegia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Physostegia
Season and care of Bael and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Physostegia Physical Information
Bael and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bael and Physostegia are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Physostegia
Care of Bael and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Physostegia pruning is done 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.