Mamey Sapota Plant
Mamey Sapota (Pouteria sapota) is a tree that grows 40-60 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 10-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
10 to 15 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
20 to 30 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
200 - 500 fruits per plant
NPK ratio
4:03:02
life Span
30 to 50 years
Health Benefits
Nutrient-dense, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Fruit Rot
Dark sunken spots on leaves and fruit, White powdery spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration Rotting of fruit, brown lesions
Remove infected plant parts, copper fungicide Neem oil, potassium bicarbonate Improve soil drainage, beneficial microbes Remove infected fruit, improve air circulation
Chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Fungicides with captan or thiophanate-methyl.