Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
not available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, 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, Houseplant, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
सीताफल
In German
Zebra Plant
Zuckerapfel
In French
Zebra usine
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Pinha
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
ferus Planta
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Marantaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple
Care of Zebra Plant and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
