Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
No serious insect or disease problems
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Needle Grass
सीताफल
In German
Nadel- Gras
Zuckerapfel
In French
aiguille Herbe
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Pinha
In Polish
igła do trawy
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
acus Grass
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Needle Grass and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Sugar Apple. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Needle Grass and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Needle Grass and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and Sugar Apple
Care of Needle Grass and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.