About Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Not Available
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
सीताफल
In German
Schlumbergera
Zuckerapfel
In French
Schlumbergera
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Schlumbergera
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Pinha
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Abreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Sugar Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple
Care of Schlumbergera and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.