Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
European crab apple
Clivia
In Hindi
european crab apple
Clivia
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Clivia
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Clivia
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Clivia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Clivia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Clivia
In Latin
european crab apple
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Clivia
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Clivia season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Clivia Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Clivia are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Clivia
Care of European Crab Apple and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.