Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Caribbean, South America
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Oblong to lance-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Fruit Bats
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Oral Allergy
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
  
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
  
Common Name
Sugar Apple
  
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
  
In Hindi
सीताफल
  
Mexican Heather
  
In German
Zuckerapfel
  
Mexican Heather
  
In French
Sugar Apple
  
Mexicaine Heather
  
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
  
Heather mexicana
  
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
Μεξικού Heather
  
In Portuguese
Pinha
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Latin
Sugar Apple
  
Mexicanus Heather
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Annona
  
Cuphea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Abreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Maloideae
  
Lythroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available