Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Brazil
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Sword-like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Walking Iris
सीताफल
In German
Gehen Iris
Zuckerapfel
In French
Iris Marcher
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Pinha
In Polish
Walking Iris
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Walking Iris and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Walking Iris and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Walking Iris and Sugar Apple
Care of Walking Iris and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Walking Iris 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.