Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
China
Types
Not Available
Not Availablle
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Davidia
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Davidia
In German
Elefant von Apple
Davidia
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Davidia
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Davidia
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Davidia
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Davidia
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Davidia
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cornales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Davidioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Elephant Apple and Davidia
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Davidia? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Davidia. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Davidia doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Davidia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Davidia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Davidia
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Davidia Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Davidia are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Davidia
Care of Elephant Apple and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.