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Sodom Apple

Calotropis procera, Apocynaceae

Zones
10–12
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Buffel GrassCenchrus ciliaris
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Palisade GrassBrachiaria brizantha
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Finger MilletEleusine coracana
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Black SesameSesamum indicum var. nigrum

Sodom apple produces toxic latex and allelopathic compounds that strongly inhibit crop plants including sesame

Gerbera DaisyGerbera jamesonii

Sodom apple's toxic compounds strongly inhibit ornamental flowers including gerbera daisies

CowslipPrimula veris

Sodom apple's potent cardiac glycosides and latex compounds strongly inhibit wildflower growth

Common Questions

What zones does Sodom Apple grow in?

Sodom Apple grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Sodom Apple?

Good companions for Sodom Apple include Buffel Grass, Palisade Grass, Finger Millet.

Design guilds with Sodom Apple and see companion relationships visually.

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