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Sapote

About Sapote

Sapote is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Sapote belongs to the Manilkara genus, and is native to Central America, Colombia, and Mexico.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Manilkara zapota

Genus

Manilkara

Family

Sapotaceae

Order

Ericales

Also known as

Sapodilla, Sapota, Chikoo, Naseberry, Nispero and Zapote

How to care for Sapote

💦 Water

How often to water your Sapote

Sapote needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Sapote in your home

Sapote love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Sapote does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sapote in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sapote

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sapote: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Sapote after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Sapote is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Sapote →

Benefits of Growing Sapote →

Common Sapote Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Sapote →

💦 Water Needs

Sapote prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Sapote Water Frequency →

Sapote Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sapote requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Sapote Light Requirements →

Sapote Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sapote is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Sapote will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Sapote Lifecycle →

Sapote Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Sapote →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sapote can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Sapote Temperature Tolerance →

Sapote Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Sapote →

When to Plant Sapote →

How to Plant Sapote →

Where to Plant Sapote →

Winter Care for Sapote →

Best Companion Plants for Sapote →

Is Sapote a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Sapote, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.