Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
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Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Elefant von Apple
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Elephant d'Apple
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Elephant Apple
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ram's Horn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn
Care of Elephant Apple and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.