Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Canary Islands
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bushy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
AEONIUM haworthii
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
In German
Zuckerapfel
Windrad
In French
Sugar Apple
moulinet
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Molinillo
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
pinwheel
In Portuguese
Pinha
Pinwheel
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Wiatraczek
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pinwheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Saxifragales
Family
Annonaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Pinwheel
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Pinwheel? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Pinwheel. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Pinwheel doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pinwheel
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pinwheel is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pinwheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pinwheel season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pinwheel is Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic.
Sugar Apple and Pinwheel Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pinwheel physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pinwheel are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Care of Sugar Apple and Pinwheel
Care of Sugar Apple and Pinwheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.