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Description for Annona cherimola, Hanuman Phal ( Grafted )
Annona cherimola, originally called Chirimuya by the Inca people who lived where it was growing in the Andes of South America, is an edible fruit-bearing species of the genus Annona from the family Annonaceae. It is now widely cultivated mostly for its sweet fruits that share the name Custard-apple with others in its family.
Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
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Cherimoya. Annona cherimola,hanuman phal,hanuman fal | Yellowish-green | June | 20.00 to 35.00 feet | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Hand pollinate for fruit set: male and female flowers form on the same tree, but not at the same time, and male pollen is highly perishable unless refrigerated.Position in a full sun / partial sun location and remember to water moderately.
Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
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Full sun to part shade | well-drained soil | Medium | 41 to 65F | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Caring for Annona cherimola
- Allow about an inch of space between the mulch and the base stem of the plant.Feed plants on a regular basis before and throughout the blooming cycle (avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides if you’re harvesting for the kitchen).
Typical uses of Annona cherimola
Special features: Ornamental. Fruit production.
Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.
References
- http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/
- www.tradewindsfruit.com/content/cherimoya
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