Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
सीताफल
Shell Ginger
In German
Zuckerapfel
Shell Ginger
In French
Sugar Apple
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Shell jengibre
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Pinha
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Zingiberales
Family
Annonaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Shell Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger
Care of Sugar Apple and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.