Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
AMMI majus
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
सीताफल
बिशप निराना
In German
Zuckerapfel
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Sugar Apple
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
biznaga
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Pinha
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Apiales
Family
Annonaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Annona
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Bishop's Weed season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed
Care of Sugar Apple and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.