Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Autumn
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Gastric
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Sugar Apple
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Zuckerapfel
In French
Kawista
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Kawista
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Limonia
Pinha
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wood Apple and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Apple and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Wood Apple and Sugar Apple. Wood Apple doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Gastric and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Gastric. 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 Wood Apple and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Wood Apple and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Sugar Apple season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Apple and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Wood Apple and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wood Apple and Sugar Apple
Care of Wood Apple and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Wood Apple 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.