Annona reticulata

Custard Apple, Bull's Blood

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Tropical fruit tree with edible custard-like pulp. Glossy heart-shaped leaves and orange-red flowers. Can be grown as a dwarf in pots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Custard Apple, Bull's Blood
Family Annonaceae
Genus Annona
Species Reticulata
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Orange-red flowers in late spring to summer
Leaf Color Glossy dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining mix of peat, perlite and organic compost for nutrient retention

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade. Young plants need protection from intense midday rays.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Prune after harvest to maintain shape and improve air circulation.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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