Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Unknown
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Bromeliad
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Bromeliad
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Bromeliad
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Bromeliad
chicle
In Greek
Bromeliad
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
sapodilla
In Polish
Bromeliad
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Bromeliad
sapodilla
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Ericales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Sapodilla
Season and care of Bromeliad and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Bromeliad and Sapodilla Physical Information
Bromeliad and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Sapodilla are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bromeliad and Sapodilla
Care of Bromeliad and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.