Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Round
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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, 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
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
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Alternanthera
In Hindi
सीताफल
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Zuckerapfel
Alternanthera
In French
Sugar Apple
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Alternanthera
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Pinha
Alternanthera
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Alternanthera
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Annonaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Annona
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Gomphrenoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Alternanthera
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Alternanthera season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Alternanthera Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Alternanthera are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Sugar Apple and Alternanthera
Care of Sugar Apple and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
