Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
not available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Licorice Plant
Sugar Apple
In German
Lakritze
Zuckerapfel
In French
réglisse
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
regaliz
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
Pinha
In Polish
lukrecja
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
liquorice
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Liquorice and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Liquorice and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Liquorice and Sugar Apple. Liquorice doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Liquorice does not have fragrant flowers. Liquorice 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 Liquorice and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Liquorice and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Liquorice and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liquorice and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Liquorice and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Liquorice and Sugar Apple
Care of Liquorice and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.