Rhododendron

Sugar Apple

About Rhododendron and Sugar Apple

Rhododendron

Sugar Apple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fruit

Origin

Caribbean, South America

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White

Number of Varieties

7008

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Habitat

moist forests

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

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

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

oblong or narrow-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Prune young trees into an open vase shape

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Fruit Bats

Allergy

Asthma

Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Diabetes, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

ANNONA squamosa

Common Name

Rhododendron

Sugar Apple

In Hindi

rhododendron

सीताफल

In German

Rhododendron

Zuckerapfel

In French

rhododendron

Sugar Apple

In Spanish

rododendro

Manzana de azúcar

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

ζάχαρη της Apple

In Portuguese

rododendro

Pinha

In Polish

rododendron

Cukier Jabłko

In Latin

Rhododendron

Sugar Apple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Magnoliales

Family

Ericaceae

Annonaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Annona

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Abreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Maloideae

Number of Species

1024166

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Sugar Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Sugar Apple. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Rhododendron and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Sugar Apple

Season and care of Rhododendron and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Rhododendron and Sugar Apple Physical Information

Rhododendron and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Sugar Apple are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green

Care of Rhododendron and Sugar Apple

Care of Rhododendron and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.