Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Sugar Apple
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Zuckerapfel
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
δακράκι
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Pinha
In Polish
Oxlip
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Oxlip
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Onagraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Oxlip and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Sugar Apple. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Oxlip and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Oxlip and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Sugar Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Oxlip and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Sugar Apple
Care of Oxlip and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Oxlip 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.
