Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Grass
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Elefant von Apple
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Dilleniaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Elephant Apple and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.