Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Whiteflies
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
Hanging Basket, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Zonal Geranium
In German
Elefant von Apple
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Geraniales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium
Care of Elephant Apple and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.