Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Nasal Congestion
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Bidens alba
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In German
Zuckerapfel
Bidens
In French
Sugar Apple
Bidens
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Bidens
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Bidens
In Portuguese
Pinha
Bidens
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Bidens
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Annonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Bidens
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Bidens? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Bidens. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Bidens doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Bidens has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. 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 Sugar Apple and Bidens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Bidens
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Bidens season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Bidens Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Bidens are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Bidens
Care of Sugar Apple and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.