Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red, Purple, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
IXORA
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Ixora
In German
Zuckerapfel
Ixora
In French
Sugar Apple
Ixora
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Ixora
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ixora
In Portuguese
Pinha
Ixora
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Ixora
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Ixora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Annonaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Ixora
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Ixora season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Ixora Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Ixora are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Ixora
Care of Sugar Apple and Ixora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.