Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus acidus
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
ताहितियन आमला
सीताफल
In German
Tahitian Stachelbeere
Zuckerapfel
In French
Tahitian Gooseberry
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Tahitian grosella espinosa
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Tahitian Gooseberry
Pinha
In Polish
Tahitian agrest
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Tahitian Gooseberry
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.