Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mexico
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
-
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
tabardillo
In German
Elefant von Apple
tabardillo
In French
Elephant d'Apple
tabardillo
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
tabardillo
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Tabardillo
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Tabardillo
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Fabales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Elephant Apple and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Tabardillo. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Tabardillo
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Tabardillo Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Tabardillo are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Tabardillo
Care of Elephant Apple and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.