Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Asparagaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Ornithogalum
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Sugar Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem 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.