Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Pink, 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
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
In Hindi
सीताफल
Hydrangea
In German
Zuckerapfel
Hortensie
In French
Sugar Apple
Hortensia
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Hortensia
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pinha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Hortensja
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Not Available
Family
Annonaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Annona
Not Available
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 Sky Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Sky Plant? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Sky Plant. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Sky Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Sky 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 Sky Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Sky Plant
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Sky Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Sky Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sky Plant is Not Available.
Sugar Apple and Sky Plant Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Sky Plant are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
- Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Care of Sugar Apple and Sky Plant
Care of Sugar Apple and Sky Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
