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About Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple


About European Crab Apple and Schomburgkia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Epiphyte   
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees   

Origin
Central America, South America   
Central America, Europe, North America   

Types
S. undulata , Laelias   
Not Available   

Habitat
subtropical regions   
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10-7   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
25.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
20.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Yellow   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Brown, Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Oblong   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loamy   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Fall, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Never Over-water   
Medium   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loamy   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Myrmecophila   
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Unknown   
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Beautiful Skin   

Edible Uses
None   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Unknown   
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Unknown   
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata   
Malus sylvestris   

Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia   
European crab apple   

In Hindi
schomburgkia   
european crab apple   

In German
schomburgkia   
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel   

In French
schomburgkia   
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois   

In Spanish
schomburgkia   
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo   

In Greek
schomburgkia   
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών   

In Portuguese
schomburgkia   
Malus sylvestris   

In Polish
schomburgkia   
Jabłoń dzika   

In Latin
schomburgkia   
european crab apple   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Rosales   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Schomburgkia   
Malus   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Epidendreae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Epidendroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
25   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple

Season and care of Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.

Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple Physical Information

Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple are as follows:

Care of Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple

Care of Schomburgkia and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Schomburgkia 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.

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