Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Wild sago
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Red
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
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
White Sapote
Coontie
In Hindi
White Sapote
Coontie
In German
White Sapote
Coontie
In French
Sapote blanche
coontie
In Spanish
White Sapote
coontie
In Greek
White Sapote
Coontie
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Coontie
In Polish
White Sapote
Coontie
In Latin
White Sapote
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cycadales
Family
Rutaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Sapote and Coontie
Season and care of White Sapote and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Sapote and Coontie Physical Information
White Sapote and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Coontie are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Sapote and Coontie
Care of White Sapote and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.