Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
-
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Crested Iris
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
सीताफल
In German
Crested Iris
Zuckerapfel
In French
Crested Iris
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Crested Iris
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Pinha
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Sugar Apple
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Maloideae
Properties of Crested Iris and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Sugar Apple. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Crested Iris and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Crested Iris and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Crested Iris and Sugar Apple
Care of Crested Iris and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.