Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Fig, Kadota Fig
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Feige
In French
Sapotillier
figue
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Figura
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Figa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Sapodilla and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Sapodilla and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Sapodilla and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sapodilla and Kadota Fig
Care of Sapodilla and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.