Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Flamingo Flower
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Flamingoblume
In French
Sapotillier
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
chicle
flamenco flor
In Greek
sapodilla
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
sapodilla
flamingo flor
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
sapodilla
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Family
Sapotaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sapoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower
Care of Sapodilla and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.