Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Not Available
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
White Sapote
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
White Sapote
Vinca
In German
White Sapote
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Sapote blanche
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
White Sapote
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
White Sapote
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
White Sapote
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
White Sapote
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Rutaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Casimiroa
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of White Sapote and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.