Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Caribbean, South America
Types
Grass
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
सीताफल
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Zuckerapfel
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Pinha
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Maloideae
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also St. Augustine Grass does not have fragrant flowers. St. Augustine Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing. 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 St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.