Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
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
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
बर्फ बुश
In German
Elefant von Apple
Schnee Bush
In French
Elephant d'Apple
neige Bush
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
nieve Bush
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
neve de Bush
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Euphorbiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Snow Bush
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Snow Bush Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Snow Bush are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Elephant Apple and Snow Bush
Care of Elephant Apple and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.