Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
सीताफल
In German
Palo Santo
Zuckerapfel
In French
palo santo
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
palo santo
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
palo santo
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
palo santo
Pinha
In Polish
palo santo
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
S. Palo
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Palo Santo and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Palo Santo and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Palo Santo and Sugar Apple. Palo Santo doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Palo Santo does not have fragrant flowers. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Palo Santo and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Palo Santo and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Palo Santo and Sugar Apple
Care of Palo Santo and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.