Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bold
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Quisco
In German
Elefant von Apple
Quisco
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Quisco
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Quisco
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Quisco
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Quisco
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Quisco
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Quisco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Elephant Apple and Quisco
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Quisco? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Quisco. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Quisco doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Quisco 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 Quisco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Quisco
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quisco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Quisco Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Quisco are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
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Care of Elephant Apple and Quisco
Care of Elephant Apple and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.