Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
European crab apple
In Hindi
Water Celery
european crab apple
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Céleri d'eau
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
El apio agua
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Seler Woda
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Aqua Apium
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Water Celery and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Water Celery and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Water Celery and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and European Crab Apple
Care of Water Celery and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Celery 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.