Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Pelargonium
In German
Elefant von Apple
Pelargonium
In French
Elephant d'Apple
pélargonium
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
pelargonium
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
pelargônio
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
pelargonia
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Geraniales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium
Care of Elephant Apple and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.