Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
सीताफल
Wax Begonia
In German
Zuckerapfel
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Sugar Apple
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Begonia de cera
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Pinha
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Annonaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Wax Begonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia
Care of Sugar Apple and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.