Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Unknown
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Unknown
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
schomburgkia
चीकू
In German
schomburgkia
Breiapfelbaum
In French
schomburgkia
Sapotillier
In Spanish
schomburgkia
chicle
In Greek
schomburgkia
sapodilla
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
sapodilla
In Polish
schomburgkia
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
schomburgkia
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Abelia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Sapotoideae
Properties of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Sapodilla. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Sapodilla doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Sapodilla has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Schomburgkia and Sapodilla Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla
Care of Schomburgkia and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.