Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
India
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Pink
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Burgundy
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
  
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
  
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
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Kokum
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
Kokum
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Kokum
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Kokum
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Kokum
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
Kokum
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Kokum
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
Kokum
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Kokum
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Zamiaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Garcinia
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Garcinieae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Clusioideae
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kokum and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Kokum and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Kokum and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kokum and Sugar Apple
Care of Kokum and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.