Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
चीकू
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Valencia-orange
In French
Sapotillier
orange de Valence
In Spanish
chicle
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
sapodilla
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
sapodilla
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Sapodilla and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Sapodilla and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sapodilla and Valencia Orange
Care of Sapodilla and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.