Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
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
Prune after harvesting
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
सीताफल
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Zuckerapfel
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Pinha
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
