Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Rose
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
जोनाथन सेब
pinkroot
In German
Jonathan (Apfel)
Spigelia
In French
Jonathan (pomme)
Spigelia
In Spanish
Jonathan manzana
Spigelia
In Greek
Jonathan μήλο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Jonathan maçã
Spigelia
In Polish
Jonatan (jabłko)
Spigelia
In Latin
Apple Ionathan
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot
Season and care of Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonathan Apple season is Spring and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot Physical Information
Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot are as follows:
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot
Care of Jonathan Apple and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonathan Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.