Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
-
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
सीताफल
Pelargonium
In German
Zuckerapfel
Pelargonium
In French
Sugar Apple
pélargonium
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
pelargonium
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Pinha
pelargônio
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
pelargonia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Geraniales
Family
Annonaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Scented Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium
Care of Sugar Apple and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.