Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
-
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Celosia
Sugar Apple
In German
Celosia
Zuckerapfel
In French
Celosia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Celosia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Celosia
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Celosia
Pinha
In Polish
celosia
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Celosia
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Celosia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Celosia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Celosia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Celosia and Sugar Apple
Care of Celosia and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Celosia 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.