Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
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
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
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
सीताफल
Candelaria
In German
Zuckerapfel
Candelaria
In French
Sugar Apple
Candelaria
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Candelaria
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Pinha
Candelaria
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Candelaria
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Orchidales
Family
Annonaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Candelaria. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Candelaria
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Candelaria season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Candelaria Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Candelaria are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sugar Apple and Candelaria
Care of Sugar Apple and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.