Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Unknown
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
सीताफल
In German
Gymnocalycium
Zuckerapfel
In French
Gymnocalycium
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Pinha
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Abreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Sugar Apple season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple
Care of Gymnocalycium and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.