Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Oval Cordate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Heterocentron
सीताफल
In German
Heterocentron
Zuckerapfel
In French
Heterocentron
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Heterocentron
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Heterocentron
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Pinha
In Polish
Heterocentron
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Heterocentron
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Melastomataceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple. Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Spanish Shawl does not have fragrant flowers. Spanish Shawl has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis. 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 Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple
Care of Spanish Shawl and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Spanish Shawl 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.