Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
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
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
सीताफल
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Zuckerapfel
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Sugar Apple
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Pinha
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Sugar Apple
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Annonaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Christmas Star Orchid season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Sugar Apple and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.