Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Caribbean, South America
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Wet lands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Sugar Apple
In German
Plumcot
Zuckerapfel
In French
plumcot
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
plumcot
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Plumcot
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
plumcot
Pinha
In Polish
Plumcot
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Plumcot
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Plumcot and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Plumcot and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Plumcot and Sugar Apple. Plumcot doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Plumcot does not have fragrant flowers. Plumcot has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. 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 Plumcot and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plumcot and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Plumcot and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Sugar Apple season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plumcot and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Plumcot and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Sugar Apple
Care of Plumcot and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.