Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Copper iris
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Copper Iris
In German
Elefant von Apple
Copper Iris
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Copper Iris
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Cobre Iris
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Copper Iris
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Liliales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Copper Iris
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Copper Iris Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Copper Iris are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Copper Iris
Care of Elephant Apple and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.