Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Fruit Bats
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, 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
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
सीताफल
In German
Siam Tulip
Zuckerapfel
In French
Siam Tulip
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Siam Tulip
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
Pinha
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Magnoliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple
Care of Siam Tulip and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip 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 Siam Tulip 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.
