Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Primavera plant
In German
Elefant von Apple
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
Elephant d'Apple
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
planta de Primavera
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
planta de Primavera
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Primavera roślin
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Primavera herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elephant Apple and Primavera
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Primavera? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Primavera. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Primavera doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Primavera 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 Primavera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Primavera
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Primavera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Primavera Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Primavera are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Primavera
Care of Elephant Apple and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.