Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Mexico
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-14
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
सीताफल
tabardillo
In German
Zuckerapfel
tabardillo
In French
Sugar Apple
tabardillo
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
tabardillo
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Pinha
Tabardillo
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Tabardillo
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Annonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Tabardillo
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Tabardillo season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Tabardillo Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Tabardillo are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Tabardillo
Care of Sugar Apple and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.