Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruits, Tree
Origin
-
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Lampionblume
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Chinese lantern
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Physalis
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Bael
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Bael? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Bael. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Bael doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Bael has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Bael and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Bael
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Bael Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Bael are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Chinese Lantern and Bael
Care of Chinese Lantern and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.