Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
सीताफल
Zonal Geranium
In German
Zuckerapfel
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Sugar Apple
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Pinha
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Geraniales
Family
Annonaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Properties of Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium
Care of Sugar Apple and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.