Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
-
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, 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, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well 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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Elefant von Apple
Crested Iris
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Crested Iris
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Crested Iris
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Crested Iris
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Elephant Apple
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Asparagales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Elephant Apple and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Crested Iris. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Crested Iris
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Crested Iris Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Crested Iris are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Crested Iris
Care of Elephant Apple and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Crested 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.