Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Not Available
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
European crab apple
In Hindi
Cardon
european crab apple
In German
Cardon
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Cardon
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Cardon
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Cardon
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Cardon
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Cardon
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Cardon
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Cardon and European Crab Apple. Cardon has thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Cardon and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and European Crab Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Cardon and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Cardon and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cardon and European Crab Apple
Care of Cardon and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.