Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the 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
gardens, Near ponds
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Flamingo Flower
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
राजहंस फूल
सीताफल
In German
Flamingoblume
Zuckerapfel
In French
flamant rose fleur
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
flamenco flor
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Flamingo λουλούδι
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
flamingo flor
Pinha
In Polish
flamingo kwiat
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
flos Flamingo
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Magnoliales
Family
Araceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple. Flamingo Flower doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Flamingo Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple
Care of Flamingo Flower and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Flamingo Flower 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.