Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Caribbean, South America
Types
not available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
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 Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Longan
Sugar Apple
In German
Longan
Zuckerapfel
In French
longane
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Longan
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Longan
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Longan
Pinha
In Polish
Longan
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Longan
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Longan and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Longan and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Longan and Sugar Apple. Longan doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Longan does not have fragrant flowers. Longan 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 Longan and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Longan and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Longan and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Longan and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Longan and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Longan and Sugar Apple
Care of Longan and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
