Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
lechuguilla
European crab apple
In Hindi
lechuguilla
european crab apple
In German
lechuguilla
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
lechuguilla
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
lechuguilla
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
lechuguilla
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
lechuguilla
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple. Lechuguilla has thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple
Care of Lechuguilla and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.