Description for Chiku, Chikku, Chikoo
Manilkara zapota, commonly known as the sapodilla is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to It is called ciku (pronounced chiku) in standard Malay and sawo nilo in Kelantanese Malay. In Chinese, the name is mistakenly translated by many
Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
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Chikoo | Dark-brown | Monsoon. | 9 to 15 m (30 and 49 feet) | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Despite its temperature tolerance, if you want to grow a sapodilla tree in a less than semi-tropical area, it would be prudent to either grow it in a greenhouse or as a container plant that can be moved to a protected area in case of inclement weather.
Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
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Full Sun to Partial Shade | Well-drained soil | Medium | 26 to 28 degrees F. | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Caring for Chiku
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- Sapodilla can grow to more than 30 m (98 ft) tall with an average trunk diameter of 1.5 m (4.9 ft). The average height of cultivated specimens, however, is usually between 9 and 15 m (30 and 49 ft) with a trunk diameter not exceeding 50 cm (20 in).It is wind-resistant and the bark is rich in a white,
- gummy latex called chicle. The ornamental leaves are medium green and glossy. They are alternate, elliptic to ovate, 7 to 15 cm long, with an entire margin.
Typical uses of Chiku
Special features:
Culinary use: Leaves,fruit
Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal use: Milkshake for Hair,
References
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- http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/sapodilla-trees/growing-sapodilla-fruit.htm
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/risearch/search.php?query= Chiku, Chikku,&stpos=0&stype=AND
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