Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Lobelia
European crab apple
In Hindi
Lobelia
european crab apple
In German
Lobelie
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Lobelia
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Lobelia
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
λοβηλία
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Lobelia
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Lobelia
european crab apple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and European Crab Apple. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Lobelia and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and European Crab Apple season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Lobelia and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Lobelia and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and European Crab Apple
Care of Lobelia and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lobelia 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.