Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Less fertilizing
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Dill
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Dill Pflanze
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Dill usine
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Dill Planta
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Dill roślin
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dill and Bael
Season and care of Dill and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Bael season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Dill and Bael Physical Information
Dill and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Bael are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Dill and Bael
Care of Dill and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.