Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Brazil
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
-
Tolerances
-
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Raintree
In German
Elefant von Apple
raintree
In French
Elephant d'Apple
raintree
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
raintree
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Raintree
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Raintree
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Raintree
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Solanales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Raintree
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Raintree Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Raintree are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Raintree
Care of Elephant Apple and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.