Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Orange
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, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Desert Willow
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Wüsten Weide
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
desert Willow
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Desert Willow
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
desert Willow
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
desert Willow
Bilwa
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Bael
Season and care of Desert Willow and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bael season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Desert Willow and Bael Physical Information
Desert Willow and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Bael are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Desert Willow and Bael
Care of Desert Willow and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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.