Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
India, Iran
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brownish 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
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Asafoetida
In German
Breiapfelbaum
asafoetida
In French
Sapotillier
Asafoetida
In Spanish
chicle
Asa fétida
In Greek
sapodilla
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Asafoetida
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Asafoetida
In Latin
sapodilla
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sapoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Asafoetida
Season and care of Sapodilla and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Asafoetida Physical Information
Sapodilla and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Asafoetida are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sapodilla and Asafoetida
Care of Sapodilla and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.