Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
White Sapote
In Hindi
Candelaria
White Sapote
In German
Candelaria
White Sapote
In French
Candelaria
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
Candelaria
White Sapote
In Greek
Candelaria
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Candelaria
White Sapote
In Polish
Candelaria
White Sapote
In Latin
Candelaria
White Sapote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and White Sapote
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and White Sapote? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and White Sapote. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and White Sapote doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and White Sapote has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Candelaria and White Sapote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and White Sapote
Season and care of Candelaria and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelaria and White Sapote Physical Information
Candelaria and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and White Sapote are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelaria and White Sapote
Care of Candelaria and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelaria 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.