Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, 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
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Not Available
  
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
  
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
Not Available
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
Skrytokwiat
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Hybrid Cryptanthus
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Cryptanthus
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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.