Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Caribbean, South America
Types
-
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
-
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
सीताफल
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Zuckerapfel
In French
Matricaire odorante
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Pinha
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like . 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 Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Sugar Apple season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple
Care of Pineapple Weed and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.