Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
New Zealand
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Raoulia glabra
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Raoulia
In German
Zuckerapfel
Raoulia
In French
Sugar Apple
Raoulia
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Raoulia
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Raoulia
In Portuguese
Pinha
raoulia
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Raoulia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Raoulia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Annonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Raoulia
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Raoulia? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Raoulia. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Raoulia doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Raoulia 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 Raoulia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Raoulia
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Raoulia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Raoulia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Raoulia season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Raoulia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Raoulia Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Raoulia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Raoulia are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
- Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Sugar Apple and Raoulia
Care of Sugar Apple and Raoulia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.
