Annona senegalensis

Species

Also called Wild custard-apple

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Annona senegalensis
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Fact sheet

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Typetree, shrub

“Annona species are taprooted, evergreen or semideciduous, tropical trees or shrubs” — Annona - Wikipedia

Days to germination14–56 days

from Annona · “Germination can take between 2 and 8 weeks” — How to Germinate Annona Seeds: A Guide for Rollinia and Cherimoya – Huertas Urbanas

Germination temperature75–80 °F

from Annona · “Place the pots in a warm area with temperatures around 75–80°F (24–27°C)” — How to Germinate Annona Seeds: A Guide for Rollinia and Cherimoya – Huertas Urbanas

WaterModerate Water

“This species prefers deep, infrequent watering with time for the soil to dry slightly between soakings.” — How to Care for wild custard-apple (Annona senegalensis)

Hardiness zonesareas where air temperature does not drop below 28 °F (−2 °C)

“The plants typically grow in areas where air temperature does not drop below 28 °F (−2 °C)” — Annona - Wikipedia

Transplantwhen they are several inches tall

from Annona · “Once seedlings emerge, gradually acclimate them to stronger light and transplant them into larger containers when they are several inches tall” — How to Germinate Annona Seeds: A Guide for Rollinia and Cherimoya – Huertas Urbanas

Ready whenripe fruit is soft to the touch, fragrant, and slightly yielding to pressure

from Annona · “Fruits ripen 3 to 4 months after flowering.” — Annona squamosa - Wikipedia

Edible partsfruit

“Quickly Identify Wild custard apple 1 Identify Annona senegalensis by its distinctive round or oval fruits that turn yellow when ripe.” — Wild custard apple (Annona senegalensis) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thrivin

Toxicityannonacin

“The compound annonacin and dozens of other acetogenins contained in the seeds and fruit of some members of Annonaceae” — Annona - Wikipedia

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