Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
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
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Sugar Apple
champak
In German
Zuckerapfel
champaka
In French
Sugar Apple
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
champaca magnolia
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
Pinha
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Annonaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Michelia Champaca season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca
Care of Sugar Apple and Michelia Champaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.