Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Does not require 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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Soft Rush
In Hindi
सीताफल
Soft Rush
In German
Zuckerapfel
Soft Rush
In French
Sugar Apple
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Soft Rush
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Pinha
Soft Rush
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Soft Rush
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Soft Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Annonaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Common Rush
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Common Rush season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Common Rush Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Common Rush are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Common Rush
Care of Sugar Apple and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.