Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
India
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, 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
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Kokum
In German
Zuckerapfel
Kokum
In French
Sugar Apple
Kokum
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Kokum
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Kokum
In Portuguese
Pinha
Kokum
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Kokum
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Theales
Family
Annonaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Kokum
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Kokum season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Kokum Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Kokum are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Sugar Apple and Kokum
Care of Sugar Apple and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
