Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
-
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
-
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
White Sapote
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
White Sapote
Firecracker penstemon
In German
White Sapote
Kracher penstemon
In French
Sapote blanche
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
White Sapote
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
White Sapote
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
White Sapote
petarda penstemon
In Latin
White Sapote
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Casimiroa
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon. White Sapote doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also White Sapote does not have fragrant flowers. White Sapote has allergic reactions like drowsiness and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like drowsiness. 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 White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of White Sapote and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.