Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Candelaria
सीताफल
In German
Candelaria
Zuckerapfel
In French
Candelaria
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Candelaria
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Candelaria
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Pinha
In Polish
Candelaria
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Candelaria
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Magnoliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Sugar Apple. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Candelaria and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Candelaria and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelaria and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Candelaria and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candelaria and Sugar Apple
Care of Candelaria and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done 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 Candelaria 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.