Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Central Asia
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
Malus domestica
Common Name
Irish Moss
Apple Tree
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Irish Moss
Apfelbaum
In French
Irish Moss
Pommier
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Manzano
In Greek
Irish Moss
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Macieira
In Polish
mech irlandzki
jabłoń
In Latin
Irish Moss
Arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Apple Tree
Season and care of Irish Moss and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Irish Moss and Apple Tree Physical Information
Irish Moss and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Apple Tree are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Apple Tree
Care of Irish Moss and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.