Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Not Available
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
सीताफल
Kalanchoe
In German
Zuckerapfel
Kalanchoe
In French
Sugar Apple
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Kalanchoe
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Pinha
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Kalanchoe season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe
Care of Sugar Apple and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.