Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
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
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
Carissa carandas
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Black Currant
In Hindi
चीकू
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Carandas
In French
Sapotillier
karondas
In Spanish
chicle
karondas
In Greek
sapodilla
karondas
In Portuguese
sapodilla
karondas
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
karondas
In Latin
sapodilla
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Sapotaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sapoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Karonda
Season and care of Sapodilla and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Karonda Physical Information
Sapodilla and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Karonda are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Sapodilla and Karonda
Care of Sapodilla and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.