Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
-
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lanceolate to elliptical
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Iris germanica
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
German Iris
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
German Iris
In German
Elefant von Apple
German Iris
In French
Elephant d'Apple
German Iris
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
German Iris
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
German Iris
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
German Iris
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
German Iris
In Latin
Elephant Apple
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Asparagales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and German Iris
Season and care of Elephant Apple and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and German Iris Physical Information
Elephant Apple and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and German Iris are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Elephant Apple and German Iris
Care of Elephant Apple and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and German 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.