About Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Argentina, Chile
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
सीताफल
Lemon Verbena
In German
Zuckerapfel
Lemon Verbena
In French
Sugar Apple
Aloysia
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
Pinha
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Lemon Verbena season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena
Care of Sugar Apple and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.