Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Brazil
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
AECHMEA fasciata
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
In Hindi
सीताफल
urn plant
In German
Zuckerapfel
Urne Anlage
In French
Sugar Apple
plante urn
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
planta de urna
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
λάρνακα φυτό
In Portuguese
Pinha
planta de urna
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
urna roślin
In Latin
Sugar Apple
urn herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Annonaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Urn Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Urn Plant? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Urn Plant. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Urn Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Urn 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 Urn Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Urn Plant
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Urn Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Urn Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Urn Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Urn Plant is Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Urn Plant is Not Available.
Sugar Apple and Urn Plant Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Urn Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Urn Plant are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
- Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Care of Sugar Apple and Urn Plant
Care of Sugar Apple and Urn Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Urn 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 Urn Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.