Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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 Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Longan
In German
Zuckerapfel
Longan
In French
Sugar Apple
longane
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Longan
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Longan
In Portuguese
Pinha
Longan
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Longan
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Longan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Longan
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Longan? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Longan. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Longan doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Longan 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 Longan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Longan
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Longan season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Longan Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Longan are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Longan
Care of Sugar Apple and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.