Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Macadamia
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Macadamia
Elephant Apple
In German
Macadamia
Elefant von Apple
In French
Macadamia
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Macadamia
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Macadamia
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Macadamia
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Macadamia
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Dilleniales
Family
Proteaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Macadamia and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Elephant Apple. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Macadamia and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Macadamia and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Macadamia and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Macadamia and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Macadamia and Elephant Apple
Care of Macadamia and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.