Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Australia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
strawflower
सीताफल
In German
Strohblume
Zuckerapfel
In French
strawflower
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
strawflower
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
strawflower
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
strawflower
Pinha
In Polish
strawflower
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
strawflower
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawflower and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Strawflower and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Strawflower and Sugar Apple. Strawflower doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Strawflower does not have fragrant flowers. Strawflower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Strawflower and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawflower and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Strawflower and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Strawflower and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Strawflower and Sugar Apple
Care of Strawflower and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.
