Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
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
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Sugar Apple
In German
Mizuna
Zuckerapfel
In French
Mizuna
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Mizuna
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Mizuna
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Mizuna
Pinha
In Polish
Mizuna
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Mizuna
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Magnoliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mizuna and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Mizuna and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Mizuna and Sugar Apple. Mizuna doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Mizuna does not have fragrant flowers. Mizuna has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing and wheezing and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing and wheezing. 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 Mizuna and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mizuna and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Mizuna and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mizuna and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Mizuna and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mizuna and Sugar Apple
Care of Mizuna and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Mizuna 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.