Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Morocco
Caribbean, South America
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Sugar Apple
In German
Toadflax
Zuckerapfel
In French
Toadflax
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Toadflax
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Toadflax
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Linária
Pinha
In Polish
Toadflax
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Toadflax
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Magnoliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Abreae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Toadflax and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Sugar Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Toadflax and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Toadflax and Sugar Apple
Care of Toadflax and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Toadflax 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.