Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Australia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
when new, water every week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
सीताफल
Swordfern
In German
Zuckerapfel
Sword Fern
In French
Sugar Apple
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
helecho espada
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Pinha
espada Fern
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Polypodiales
Family
Annonaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Swordfern
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Swordfern season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Swordfern Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Swordfern are as follows:
Care of Sugar Apple and Swordfern
Care of Sugar Apple and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.