Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Rose
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
गुलाब
In German
Elefant von Apple
Rose
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Se leva
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Rosa
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Rosa
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Róża
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Rosales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Rose
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Rose Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Rose are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Rose
Care of Elephant Apple and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.