Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
China
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
सीताफल
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Zuckerapfel
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Sugar Apple
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pinha
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Annonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Sugar Apple and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
