Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Hydrangea
In German
Elefant von Apple
Hortensie
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Hortensia
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Hortensia
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Hortênsia
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Hortensja
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Hibiscus
Family
Dilleniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root
Care of Elephant Apple and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Chocolate-root pruning is done 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.