Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula alpina
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Damp Places, Fens, Gravels, meadows, Moist Soils, shores, Shores of rivers or lakes, springs, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Pollen
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
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cough, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PINGUICULA
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Butterwort
In Hindi
सीताफल
Butterwort plant
In German
Zuckerapfel
Fettkraut Pflanze
In French
Sugar Apple
plante Butterwort
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
planta butterwort
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
φυτό Butterwort
In Portuguese
Pinha
planta Butterwort
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Butterwort roślin
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Butterwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Annonaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Butterwort
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Butterwort? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Butterwort. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Butterwort doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Butterwort 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 Butterwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Butterwort
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Butterwort is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Butterwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Butterwort season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Butterwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterwort is Acidic.
Sugar Apple and Butterwort Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Butterwort physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Butterwort height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Butterwort are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Butterwort flower color: Not Available
- Butterwort leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sugar Apple and Butterwort
Care of Sugar Apple and Butterwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Butterwort 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 Butterwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.