Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, 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
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
सीताफल
In German
mirabilis jalapa
Zuckerapfel
In French
mirabilis jalapa
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
Pinha
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple
Care of Marvel of Peru and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru 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 Marvel of Peru 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.
