Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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 leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
चीकू
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Kraut Robert
In French
Sapotillier
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
chicle
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
sapodilla
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
sapodilla
erva robert
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
herb robert
In Latin
sapodilla
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Sapotaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sapoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Herb Robert
Season and care of Sapodilla and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Herb Robert Physical Information
Sapodilla and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Herb Robert are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sapodilla and Herb Robert
Care of Sapodilla and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.