Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Early Summer
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
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Garland
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Celeste Fig, Fig
In German
Zuckerapfel
Echte Feige
In French
Sugar Apple
Ficus carica
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Ficus carica
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Pinha
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Ficus carica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Urticales
Family
Annonaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Celeste Fig season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig
Care of Sugar Apple and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.