Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
drowsiness
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
White Sapote
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
White Sapote
सीताफल
In German
White Sapote
Zuckerapfel
In French
Sapote blanche
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
White Sapote
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
White Sapote
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Pinha
In Polish
White Sapote
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
White Sapote
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of White Sapote and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of White Sapote and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About White Sapote and Sugar Apple. White Sapote doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also White Sapote does not have fragrant flowers. White Sapote has allergic reactions like drowsiness and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Sapote and Sugar Apple
Season and care of White Sapote and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Sapote and Sugar Apple Physical Information
White Sapote and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Sugar Apple are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Sapote and Sugar Apple
Care of White Sapote and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.