Kalapati Chiku live Plant

Name : Kalapati Chiku live Plant

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 30 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Add Ons : Na

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

The Chiku (or Sapota) fruit plant is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can 30-40 feet in height. It's known for its delicious, sweet, and fleshy fruit, also called Chiku or Sapodilla. The plant has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, inconspicuous white or off-white flowers. The fruit is typically round or oval, with a brown, grainy flesh and a unique when ripe.

Here's a more detailed breakdown :  

Appearance :  

The chiku tree is evergreen, meaning it retains its leaves year-round. It has a dense crown of branches with milky latex in its young parts.

Leaves :  

The leaves are elliptic to ovate, smooth, and shiny, arranged alternately on the branches.

Flowers :  

The flowers are small, pale yellow, and clustered at the apex of the branches.

Fruit :  

The fruit is a berry, typically round or oval, with a brown, grainy flesh and a sweet taste. It's coated in a sandy brown scurf when immature, which disappears as it ripens.

Habitat and Distribution :  

The chiku tree is native to Central America, but is widely cultivated in tropical regions, particularly in India. It thrives in warm, moist environments and prefers sunny, frost-free locations with good drainage.

Other Names :  

It's commonly known as Sapota or Sapodilla in various parts of the world. In India, it's also referred to as Chiku or Chikoo.

Uses :  

The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and is also used in traditional

Country of Origin : India