Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America, Brazil
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Violet
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
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, 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, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Sugar Apple
In German
Firebird
Zuckerapfel
In French
Oiseau de feu
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Firebird
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Firebird
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Firebird
Pinha
In Polish
Firebird
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Oedipus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Magnoliales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Palulu and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Red Palulu and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Red Palulu and Sugar Apple. Red Palulu doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Red Palulu does not have fragrant flowers. Red Palulu has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Red Palulu and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Red Palulu and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Palulu and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Red Palulu and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Palulu and Sugar Apple
Care of Red Palulu and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu 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.