Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
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
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
In Hindi
सीताफल
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
In German
Zuckerapfel
Dahlie
In French
Sugar Apple
Dahlia
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Dalia
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ντάλια
In Portuguese
Pinha
Dália
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Dalia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Dahlia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Annonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Dahlia
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Dahlia season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Dahlia Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Dahlia are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Dahlia
Care of Sugar Apple and Dahlia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Dahlia 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 Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.