Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Stomach burn
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Parsnip
Sugar Apple
In German
Pastinake
Zuckerapfel
In French
Panais
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Chirivía
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
cherivia
Pinha
In Polish
Pasternak
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
parsnip
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Parsnip and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Parsnip and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Parsnip and Sugar Apple. Parsnip doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Parsnip does not have fragrant flowers. Parsnip has allergic reactions like Stomach burn and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Stomach burn. 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 Parsnip and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Parsnip and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Parsnip and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Sugar Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parsnip and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Parsnip and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Parsnip and Sugar Apple
Care of Parsnip and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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.
