About Green Dragon and Sugar Apple
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Caribbean, South America
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Green Dragon
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
सीताफल
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Zuckerapfel
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Pinha
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Abreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Sugar Apple. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. 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 Green Dragon and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Green Dragon and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Dragon and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Green Dragon and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Green Dragon and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Green Dragon and Sugar Apple
Care of Green Dragon and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon 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.