Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Melanesia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Copperleaf
In Hindi
सीताफल
Copperleaf
In German
Zuckerapfel
Copperleaf
In French
Sugar Apple
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
copperleaf
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Pinha
Copperleaf
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Annonaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Copperleaf
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Copperleaf season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Copperleaf Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Copperleaf are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Sugar Apple and Copperleaf
Care of Sugar Apple and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.