Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
South America, Brazil
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Tabebuia
In German
Elefant von Apple
Tabebuia
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Tabebuia
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Tabebuia
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Tabebuia
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Tabebuia
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Tabebuia
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elephant Apple and Tabebuia
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Tabebuia? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Tabebuia. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Tabebuia doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Tabebuia
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Tabebuia Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Tabebuia are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Tabebuia
Care of Elephant Apple and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.