Variegated Rare Variety Chiku/Sapota Live Fruit Plant & Tree..More

Here's a detailed description of the Variegated Chiku (Sapota) plant:

Variegated Chiku Plant Description
Common Name: Variegated Chiku, Variegated Sapota, Variegated Sapodilla
Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota (Variegated variety)
Family: Sapotaceae

Plant Type:
Evergreen tropical fruit tree, grown for both ornamental and fruit purposes.

Variegated Feature:
The "variegated" chiku plant is a special variety where the leaves display attractive cream or yellowish-white patterns mixed with green, giving the plant a striking ornamental appearance. The variegation does not typically affect fruit production significantly, but the plant is often valued more for its visual appeal.

Growth Habit:
It is a medium to large-sized tree, growing up to 8–15 meters in ideal conditions, though it may remain smaller in containers or with pruning. The variegated variety is often maintained in a smaller form for aesthetic landscaping.

Leaves:
Elliptical, glossy, and leathery leaves with striking green and cream variegation. The leaf arrangement is alternate, and the variegation pattern may vary by plant.

Flowers:
Small, bell-shaped, whitish to pale yellow flowers that grow singly or in clusters. They are not showy but are fragrant and attract pollinators.

Fruits:
The fruit is round to oval, brown-skinned, with sweet, grainy, and aromatic pulp. It contains 1–6 black seeds. The variegated chiku tree usually produces normal chiku fruits, though sometimes the yield may be slightly reduced compared to non-variegated types.

Climate and Soil:
Thrives in warm tropical to subtropical climates. Prefers well-drained, sandy-loam soil and full sunlight. Tolerates some drought once established.

Uses:

Ornamental: Highly valued in landscaping for its decorative foliage.

Edible: Produces sweet fruits rich in sugars, fiber, and vitamins.

Medicinal: Traditional uses include remedies for diarrhea, cough, and skin conditions.

Propagation:
Usually propagated through grafting to preserve variegation. Seed propagation may not maintain the variegated leaf pattern.

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