Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Jumpseed
In German
Zuckerapfel
jumpseed
In French
Sugar Apple
jumpseed
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
jumpseed
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
jumpseed
In Portuguese
Pinha
jumpseed
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
jumpseed
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Annonaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Jumpseed. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Jumpseed doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Jumpseed has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Jumpseed season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Jumpseed Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed
Care of Sugar Apple and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.