Annona x atemoya

Atemoya

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Tropical hybrid tree producing sweet creamy fruit. Sensitive to frost, prefers warm humid climates. Can be grown in pots with proper care.
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Plant Details

Common Name Atemoya
Family Annonaceae
Genus Annona
Species X Atemoya
Origin Tropical Americas / Hybrid Origin
Blooming Spring to early summer, fragrant white-green flowers.
Leaf Color Medium green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with perlite

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for fruiting required; partial shade tolerable in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Balanced NPK fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Prune to maintain shape and remove dead wood after harvest season

Pest Control Fruit Fly 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 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 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)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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