Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico
Central Asia
Types
Zinnia elegans
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Humid climates
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
Malus domestica
Common Name
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
Apple Tree
In Hindi
आम Zinnia
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Gemeinsame Zinnia
Apfelbaum
In French
Zinnia commune
Pommier
In Spanish
Zinnia común
Manzano
In Greek
κοινή Zinnia
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Zinnia comum
Macieira
In Polish
wspólna Zinnia
jabłoń
In Latin
commune Zinnia
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Common Zinnia and Apple Tree
Season and care of Common Zinnia and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Common Zinnia and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Zinnia season is All year and Apple Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Common Zinnia is Moist and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Common Zinnia and Apple Tree Physical Information
Common Zinnia and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Common Zinnia and Apple Tree are as follows:
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Zinnia and Apple Tree
Care of Common Zinnia and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.