Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy 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
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Lobelia
Sugar Apple
In German
Lobelie
Zuckerapfel
In French
Lobelia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Lobelia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
λοβηλία
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Pinha
In Polish
Lobelia
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Lobelia
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Campanulaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Sugar Apple. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Lobelia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Lobelia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lobelia and Sugar Apple
Care of Lobelia and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Lobelia 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.