About Elephant Apple and Candelabro
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
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Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
candelabro
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
candelabro
In German
Elefant von Apple
candelabro
In French
Elephant d'Apple
candelabro
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
candelabro
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
candelabro
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
candelabro
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
candelabro
In Latin
Elephant Apple
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Elephant Apple and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Candelabro. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Candelabro has allergic reactions like . 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 Elephant Apple and Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Candelabro
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabro is .
Elephant Apple and Candelabro Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Elephant Apple and Candelabro
Care of Elephant Apple and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.