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Annona squamosa
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Annona squamosa

Sugar Apple

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Tropical tree known for its sweet, custard-like segmented fruit; glossy dark green leaves with an alternate arrangement.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sugar Apple
Family Annonaceae
Genus Annona
Species Squamosa
Origin Southern Asia
Blooming White fragrant flowers, often self-pollinated
Leaf Color 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-drained sandy loam or peat mix with perlite; pH 5.5-7.0

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Watering

Keep soil moist during growth and fruit set; allow topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for fruiting; young plants tolerate partial shade indoors

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Fertilization

Balanced NPK fertilizer monthly from spring to autumn; avoid high nitrogen late season

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Pruning

Prune dead or crossing branches after harvest to maintain shape and airflow

Pest Control Aphid Fruit Fly Mealybug Scale Insect

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 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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