Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut Bulbs
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
सीताफल
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Zuckerapfel
Cape Aloe
In French
Sugar Apple
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Pinha
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Annonaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Cape Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Cape Aloe season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe
Care of Sugar Apple and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.