Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
White Sapote
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
White Sapote
variegated butterbur
In German
White Sapote
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Sapote blanche
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
White Sapote
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
White Sapote
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
White Sapote
butterbur variegada
In Polish
White Sapote
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
White Sapote
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Casimiroa
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Season and Care of White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur
Care of White Sapote and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.