Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ORYZA
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Rice
In German
Zuckerapfel
Reis
In French
Sugar Apple
riz
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
arroz
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Pinha
arroz
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
ryż
In Latin
Sugar Apple
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Family
Annonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Rice Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Rice Plant? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Rice Plant. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Rice Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Rice Plant 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 Rice Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Rice Plant
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Rice Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Rice Plant Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Rice Plant are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Rice Plant
Care of Sugar Apple and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.