Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Mexico, Central America
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Balloon Flower
White Sapote
In Hindi
Balloon flower
White Sapote
In German
Ballonblume
White Sapote
In French
balloon Flower
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
White Sapote
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
White Sapote
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
White Sapote
In Latin
balloon flos plant
White Sapote
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Campanulaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Casimiroa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and White Sapote
Season and care of Balloon Flower and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and White Sapote season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and White Sapote Physical Information
Balloon Flower and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and White Sapote are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and White Sapote
Care of Balloon Flower and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.