Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Epiphyte
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
China, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, 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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
European crab apple
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
european crab apple
miniature orchid
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
miniature orchid
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Pleione
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Pleione
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Pleione
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
miniature orchid
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
miniature orchid
In Latin
european crab apple
miniature orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Miniature Orchid season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid
Care of European Crab Apple and Miniature Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.