Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Zuckerapfel
Zucchini
In French
Sugar Apple
Courgette
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
calabacín
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Pinha
abobrinha
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Kabaczek
In Latin
Sugar Apple
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Violales
Family
Annonaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Zucchini
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Zucchini season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Zucchini Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Zucchini are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Zucchini
Care of Sugar Apple and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.