Maxican Banana Chiku “Manilkara Zapota” – Plant

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SKU: BANANACHIKU12 Categories: Fruits, New Arrivals, Outdoor Plant Tags: Chikoo Plant, Fruit Bearing Plant, Manilkara Zapota, Mexican Banana Chiku Plant, Mexican Banana Sapodilla, Outdoor Fruit Plant, Sapodilla Fruit Tree

Watering Schedule

Water 2–3 times a week during the growing season.

Sunlight Needs

Prefers well-drained, fertile sandy loam or loamy soil.

Soil Condition

Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Gardening Experience Level

If you are a new gardener this is a great choice for you. The plant will thrive in your journey to learn gardening with trials and errors.

Description

Maxican Banana Chiku “Manilkara Zapota” – Plant

The Mexican Banana Chiku (Manilkara zapota) is a unique grafted sapodilla variety prized for its elongated, banana-shaped fruits and exceptionally sweet, caramel-like flavor. Native to southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, this tropical fruit tree thrives in warm climates. It is an outdoor plant that performs best in full sunlight and well-drained soil, making it ideal for home gardens, orchards, and landscapes.

Its evergreen foliage adds ornamental value throughout the year. A special feature of this variety is its larger fruits, high yield, and rich nutritional content, including dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for fruit lovers and gardeners alike.

Mexican Banana Chiku Plant Features

Produces elongated, banana-shaped sapodilla fruits with a rich, caramel-like sweetness.
Evergreen tropical fruit tree with dense, glossy green foliage.
Grafted variety that bears fruits earlier than seed-grown plants.
High-yielding plant with excellent fruit quality.
Rich source of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Suitable for home gardens, orchards, farms, and landscaping.
Long-lived tree that continues producing fruits for many years.

Growing Requirements

Sunlight: Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions with warm temperatures.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–8.0.
Watering: Moderate watering; keep soil slightly moist during establishment but avoid waterlogging.
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under ideal growing conditions.
Fruiting: Grafted plants generally begin fruiting within 2–4 years.

Care Tips

Water deeply once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
Apply organic compost or a balanced fruit fertilizer every 2–3 months.
Prune lightly after harvesting to maintain shape and improve airflow.
Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches regularly.
Mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Protect young plants from frost and strong winds.
Monitor for common pests such as mealybugs, scales, and fruit flies.

Plantation Tips

Plant in a location with full sunlight and good air circulation.
Dig a pit approximately 2 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft and enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
Maintain a spacing of 20–25 feet between trees for healthy canopy development.
Water immediately after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first few weeks.
Add a layer of organic mulch around the plant while keeping it away from the trunk.
Avoid planting in low-lying areas where water tends to accumulate.
Stake young plants if grown in windy locations to encourage straight growth.