Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
सीताफल
candlenut पेड़
In German
Zuckerapfel
Candlenut Baum
In French
Sugar Apple
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
árbol candlenut
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pinha
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Annonaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Candlenut. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Candlenut
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Candlenut season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Candlenut Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Candlenut are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Sugar Apple and Candlenut
Care of Sugar Apple and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.