Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Ornamental Plant
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Astrophytum myriostigma
Common Name
European crab apple
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
In Hindi
european crab apple
Star Cactus
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Star Cactus
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Star Cactus
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Star Cactus
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Star Cactus
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Star Cactus
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Star Cactus
In Latin
european crab apple
Star Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus. European Crab Apple has thorns and Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available.
European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
- Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Care of European Crab Apple and Bishop's Cap Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.