Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
चीकू
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Sapotillier
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
chicle
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
sapodilla
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
winobluszcz
In Latin
sapodilla
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Abelia
Parthenocissus
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 Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Sapodilla and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Sapodilla and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Sapodilla and Virginia Creeper
Care of Sapodilla and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
