Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Well Drained
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Elephant Apple
In German
Blaubart
Elefant von Apple
In French
Bluebeard
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Barba Azul
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Sinobrody
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Bluebeard
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Dilleniales
Family
Verbenaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Elephant Apple. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Bluebeard and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple
Care of Bluebeard and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.