Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red, Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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 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
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Branch, Latex, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
Common Name
Sugar Apple
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
In Hindi
सीताफल
Sher-kandvel
In German
Zuckerapfel
Bleistiftstrauch
In French
Sugar Apple
Aveloz
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Pencil Plant
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Aveloz
In Portuguese
Pinha
avelós
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Aveloz
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Aveloz
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Annonaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pencil Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
- Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant
Care of Sugar Apple and Pencil Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.