Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruits, Tree
  
Cactus
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
  
Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
  
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
  
Red, Orange, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
  
Reduce watering in winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
  
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
  
CLEISTOCACTUS
  
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
  
Cleistocactus
  
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
  
Cleistocactus
  
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
  
Kleistokaktus
  
In Latin
Bilwa
  
Cleistocactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Brugmansia
  
Cleistocactus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Datureae
  
Trichocereeae
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available