Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Lavender
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Lavendel
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Lavande
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Lavanda
chicle
In Greek
λεβάντα
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Lavanda
sapodilla
In Polish
Lawenda
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Lavendula
sapodilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Lavender and Sapodilla
Season and care of Lavender and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Lavender and Sapodilla Physical Information
Lavender and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Sapodilla are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lavender and Sapodilla
Care of Lavender and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Lavender 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.