Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Sugar Apple
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Zuckerapfel
süße Limone
In French
Sugar Apple
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Pinha
doce de limão
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Sugar Apple
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Sweet Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime
Care of Sugar Apple and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.