Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
कबिट
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
indische Hawthorn
In French
Kawista
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
Kawista
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Limonia
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Limonia
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn? We provide you with everything About Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn. Wood Apple doesn't have thorns and Indian Hawthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Gastric and Indian Hawthorn has allergic reactions like Gastric. 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 Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Indian Hawthorn season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Wood Apple and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.