Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Irish Moss
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Irish Moss
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Irish Moss
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Irish Moss
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Irish Moss
Bilwa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Bael
Season and care of Irish Moss and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Irish Moss and Bael Physical Information
Irish Moss and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Bael are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Irish Moss and Bael
Care of Irish Moss and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.