Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Buds
Other Uses
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Almond, Sweet Almond
Huano, Thatch Palm
In German
Süße Mandel
Huan
In French
Amande douce
Huan
In Spanish
Almendra dulce
Huan
In Greek
Sweet Almond
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Amêndoas doces
Huan
In Polish
słodkich migdałów
Huan
In Latin
Almond Pulchra
Huano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Almond and Huano
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Almond and Huano? We provide you with everything About Sweet Almond and Huano. Sweet Almond doesn't have thorns and Huano doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Almond does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Almond has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Huano has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea and Swelling in mouth. 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 Sweet Almond and Huano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Almond and Huano
Season and care of Sweet Almond and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Almond and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Almond season is Spring and Fall and Huano season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Almond is Neutral and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Almond and Huano Physical Information
Sweet Almond and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Almond and Huano are as follows:
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Almond and Huano
Care of Sweet Almond and Huano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.