Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
सीताफल
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Zuckerapfel
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Sugar Apple
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Pinha
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Annonaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fiber Optic Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Sugar Apple and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.