Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune in spring
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUPHEA cyanea
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Mexican Cigar, Firecracker plant
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
सिगार प्लांट
सीताफल
In German
Zigarettenblümchen
Zuckerapfel
In French
Cigar usine
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
cigarro Planta
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
πούρο φυτών
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
charuto de Plantas
Pinha
In Polish
Cigar roślin
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Planta Cigar
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Lythraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Lythroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple. Cigar Plant doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Cigar Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cigar Plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cigar Plant season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cigar Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cigar Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cigar Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Cigar Plant flower color: Yellow, Orange Red and Black
Cigar Plant leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple
Care of Cigar Plant and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cigar Plant pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Prune in spring and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Cigar Plant 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.