Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
European crab apple
African violet
In Hindi
european crab apple
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
African Violet
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
African Violet
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Violeta africana
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
African Violet
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Violet africano
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
African Violet
In Latin
european crab apple
African Violet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Malus
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyrtandroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and African Violet
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and African Violet? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and African Violet. European Crab Apple has thorns and African Violet doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and African Violet has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. 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 European Crab Apple and African Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and African Violet
Season and care of European Crab Apple and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and African Violet season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and African Violet Physical Information
European Crab Apple and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and African Violet are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and African Violet
Care of European Crab Apple and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.