Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Red, Gold, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
Malus domestica Fuji
Common Name
Freesia
Apple, Eating Apple, Fuji Apple
In Hindi
Freesia
Fuji Apple
In German
Freesie
Fuji Apple
In French
Freesia
Fuji Apple
In Spanish
fresia
Fuji Apple
In Greek
freesia
Fuji Apple
In Portuguese
freesia
Fuji Apple
In Polish
frezja
Fuji Apple
In Latin
Freesia
Fuji Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Freesia and Fuji Apple
Season and care of Freesia and Fuji Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Fuji Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Fuji Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuji Apple is Loam while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Fuji Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Freesia and Fuji Apple Physical Information
Freesia and Fuji Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Fuji Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Fuji Apple are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Fuji Apple flower color: Light Pink and Rose
- Fuji Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Freesia and Fuji Apple
Care of Freesia and Fuji Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Fuji Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuji Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
