Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Sakaki
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Sakaki
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Sperrstrauch
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Sakaki
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Sakaki
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Sakaki
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Sakaki
Season and care of Bael and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Sakaki Physical Information
Bael and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Sakaki are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Bael and Sakaki
Care of Bael and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.