Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Average Water
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
Well drained
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Cranesbill
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
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Elephant Apple and Cranesbill
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Cranesbill. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Cranesbill
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Cranesbill Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Cranesbill are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Cranesbill
Care of Elephant Apple and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.