Chikoo Sapota (Grafted) - Variegata Fruit Plant

About Chikoo Sapota (Grafted) - Variegata

Chikoo, also known as Sapota (Manilkara zapota), is a long-lived, evergreen tropical tree grown for its sweet, malty-flavoured fruit. This is the variegated-leaf variety of Chikoo, grown as a grafted plant for faster, true-to-type fruiting.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to bright light.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile garden soil.
• Climate: Warm, tropical climate; does not tolerate frost.

Planting & Spacing

Can be grown in a large pot or directly in the ground. Best planted at the start of the warm growing season with adequate room to spread as it matures.

Care

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; allow the top layer to dry between waterings.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once every 2-3 months.
• Pruning: Light pruning to remove damaged or crossing branches.

Fruiting & Harvest

Being a grafted plant, Chikoo Variegata typically begins fruiting in 3-4 years. Fruit is ready to harvest when the skin turns from rough/scaly to smoother and the fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.