Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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, Spring, Late Winter
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
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In German
Zuckerapfel
Lungenkraut
In French
Sugar Apple
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Lungwort
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Pinha
pulmonária
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
płucnik
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Magnoliales
Peltigerales
Family
Annonaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Lungwort
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Lungwort season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Lungwort Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Lungwort are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Sugar Apple and Lungwort
Care of Sugar Apple and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.