Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Not available
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rainforest
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
1-8
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
  
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Aglaonema
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Colocasieae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Alocasia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Alocasia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Alocasia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Alocasia and Sugar Apple
Care of Alocasia and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.