Water
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as Annona squamosa is sensitive to excessive moisture.
Also known as Anón · Ata · Atis
Sweetsop (Annona squamosa) is a small, tropical tree or shrub producing sweet, segmented, cone-like fruit with creamy white pulp.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
High
100% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, between 20-30°C. Sensitive to frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as Annona squamosa is sensitive to excessive moisture.
Prune to shape the tree and manage its size, especially in the first few years. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can encourage fruiting.
Annona squamosa fruits on new growth, so avoid heavy pruning before the fruiting season.
Propagation is typically done by seeds, which require warmth and consistent moisture to germinate. Grafting is often preferred for commercial production to ensure desirable fruit qualities and faster maturity.
Softwood cuttings can also be rooted with rooting hormone.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound. Mature trees can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, sand, and compost.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sweetsop (Annona squamosa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Annona |
| Species | Annona squamosa |
Similar in genus Annona
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