Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Alocasia
In French
Sapotillier
Alocasia
In Spanish
chicle
Alocasia
In Greek
sapodilla
Alocasia
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Alocasia
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Alocasia
In Latin
sapodilla
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sapoteae
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Alocasia
Season and care of Sapodilla and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Alocasia Physical Information
Sapodilla and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Alocasia are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Sapodilla and Alocasia
Care of Sapodilla and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.