Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
सीताफल
henbit deadnettle
In German
Zuckerapfel
henbit deadnettle
In French
Sugar Apple
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Pinha
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Sugar Apple
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Henbit Deadnettle season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Sugar Apple and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
