Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
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
Food for animals, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Elefant von Apple
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Ericales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Elephant Apple and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.