Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Central Asia
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Malus domestica
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Balloon flower
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Ballonblume
Apfelbaum
In French
balloon Flower
Pommier
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Manzano
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Macieira
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
jabłoń
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Arbore
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Apple Tree
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Apple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Apple Tree Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Apple Tree are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Apple Tree
Care of Balloon Flower and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.