Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
सीताफल
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
Zuckerapfel
In French
Aveloz
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Aveloz
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
avelós
Pinha
In Polish
Aveloz
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Aveloz
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Magnoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple
Care of Pencil Plant and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant 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.