Annona Squamosa Sharifa, Custard Apple, Sitafal – Plant
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Description
Annona squamosa or Sitafal is a small, branched tree or shrub from the Annonaceae family. Ripe fruits have a lot of juicy pulp around the seeds. This plant should only be grown outdoors in non-freezing areas, away from cold winds. It is best grown in nutrient-rich, evenly moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. A small tropical tree native to the Amazon rainforest, it reaches 30 feet in height. The leaves are thin, elongated, the flowers are yellow-green. The flowers are oblong, never fully open, with one on a long, drooping stem and three fleshy outer petals, greenish-yellow on the outside and pale yellow on the inside with a purple spot or dark red at the base.
Common Name | Sugar Apple, Custard apple, Sita Phal, Sharifa, |
Maximum Height | 10 to 20 feet |
Flower Colour | Yellow-green |
Bloom Time | Summer, Spring |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting
- The tree should be watered every 2 to 4 weeks during the period of low growth and every 3 to 5 days during flowering and fruit set.
- There must be adequate moisture in the soil to encourage vegetative growth and blooms that occur on new branches.
- Custard apple is normally low maintenance and fairly easy to grow as long as a basic level of care is provided throughout the year.
- Growing the custard apple tree requires weed management.
- The custard apple is susceptible to wind damage. Therefore, it should be planted in a place sheltered from the wind.
Custard Apple care
- Keep the plant in natural bright light.
- Water thoroughly in the summer season and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
- Water when the topsoil (12 inches) is dry.
- The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic contents for the growing of the plant.
Specification
Additional information
Watering | Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
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Soil | Well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. Grow well in pH range of 6.5 to 7.5 |
Temperature | 25 to 41 °C |
Pot Size | 2.5 Inch |
Reviews (23)
23 reviews for Annona Squamosa Sharifa, Custard Apple, Sitafal – Plant
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plants came in good condition
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Plant is very healthy
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wonderful package
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happy with the pack
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prices were affordable
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