Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Feige
Breiapfelbaum
In French
figue
Sapotillier
In Portuguese
Figura
sapodilla
In Polish
Figa
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Sapodilla
Season and care of Kadota Fig and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Kadota Fig and Sapodilla Physical Information
Kadota Fig and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Sapodilla are as follows:
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kadota Fig and Sapodilla
Care of Kadota Fig and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Kadota Fig 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.
