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About Cardon and Bael


About Bael and Cardon


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Fruits, Tree   

Origin
Not Available   
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India   

Types
Not available   
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
18   
99+

Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills   
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-8   

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
1,000.00 cm   
40

Minimum Width
Not Available   
150.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
White, Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Ivory   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent   
Trident shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Full Sun, Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Dizziness, Stomach pain   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Nutrients   
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei   
Aegle marmelos   

Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus   
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple   

In Hindi
Cardon   
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,   

In German
Cardon   
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum   

In French
Cardon   
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva   

In Spanish
Cardon   
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva   

In Greek
Cardon   
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι   

In Portuguese
Cardon   
Fruta de Bael   

In Polish
Cardon   
Kleiszcze smakowite   

In Latin
Cardon   
Bilwa   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Solanales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Pachycereus   
Brugmansia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Pachycereeae   
Datureae   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Solanoideae   

Number of Species
12   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Cardon and Bael

Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Bael? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Bael. Cardon has thorns and Bael doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bael has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Bael and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cardon and Bael

Season and care of Cardon and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Bael season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Bael is Neutral.

Cardon and Bael Physical Information

Cardon and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Bael are as follows:

Care of Cardon and Bael

Care of Cardon and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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