Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
IRIS
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Iris
In German
Zuckerapfel
Iris
In French
Sugar Apple
Iris
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Iris
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ίρις
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Irys
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Annonaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Iris
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Iris Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Iris are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sugar Apple and Iris
Care of Sugar Apple and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
