Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Europe
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Zuckerapfel
choy sum
In French
Sugar Apple
choy sum
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
choy sum
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
choy sum
In Portuguese
Pinha
choy sum
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
choy sum
In Latin
Sugar Apple
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Capparales
Family
Annonaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Choy Sum
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Choy Sum season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Choy Sum Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Choy Sum are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Choy Sum
Care of Sugar Apple and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.