Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Magnolia champaca
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
champak
Sugar Apple
In German
champaka
Zuckerapfel
In French
magnolia champaca
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
champaca magnolia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
μανόλιας Champaca
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
magnólia champaca
Pinha
In Polish
Magnolia champaca
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Magnolia champaca
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple. Michelia Champaca doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Michelia Champaca does not have fragrant flowers. Michelia Champaca has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available and Vomiting and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available and Vomiting. 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 Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Michelia Champaca season is Early Summer and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple
Care of Michelia Champaca and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.