Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep ground moist, Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period
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
Clay, 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
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
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
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BUTIA capitata
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Pindo Palm, South American Jelly Palm
In Hindi
सीताफल
Pindo Palm
In German
Zuckerapfel
Pindo Palm
In French
Sugar Apple
Pindo Palm
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Pindo Palm
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Pindo Palm
In Portuguese
Pinha
Pindo Palm
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Pindo Palm
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pindo Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Arecales
Family
Annonaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Pindo Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Pindo Palm 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 Pindo Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pindo Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pindo Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pindo Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pindo Palm height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pindo Palm flower color: Yellow
- Pindo Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm
Care of Sugar Apple and Pindo Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pindo Palm 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 Pindo Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.