Ramphal/Bullock Heart/Wild Sweetsop is botanically known as Annona reticulata from the Annonaceae family. It is a small deciduous to semi-evergreen fruit plant. It is best known for its fruit, which is sometimes also called as custard apple, a common name shared with fruits of several other species in the same genus: Annona cherimola, and Annona squamosa. The fruit is sweet and useful in the preparation of desserts but is generally less popular for eating than other Annona species.
The leaves are hairless, straight and pointed at the apex. The flowers are yellow-green green in colour in clusters. The fruits vary in shape, heart-shaped, spherical, oblong or irregular. The size ranges from 7 centimetres to 12 centimetres. When ripe, the fruit is brown or yellowish, with red highlights and a varying degree of reticulation, depending again on the variety. The flesh varies from juicy and very aromatic to hard with a repulsive taste. The flavour is sweet and pleasant, akin to the taste of ‘traditional’ custard.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT – It can reach up to 8 meters in height if planted directly into the ground.
BLOOMING YEAR – It may bloom in the Spring & Summer seasons. Sometimes it may vary based on the climate of a particular area.
FRUITING TIME– Edible fruiting will start after 1.5-2 years after purchase.
GROWING TIPS – It grows best in moist, tropical, or subtropical climates.
- You can plant it in a big pot or also directly in the ground.
- It is recommended to grow them in soil that is supplemented with high amounts of organic material.
- It is very zero maintenance plants same as that of custard apple.
- It needs a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight to grow.
INSIDE THE BOX
| S.No. | PRODUCT NAME | DIMENSION |
| 1. | Bullock’s Heart plant | |
| 2. | Growing Pot (Black colour) |
*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.
PLANT CARE
LIGHT CONDITION – Grows well in hot and dry climates. It can tolerate long periods of dry weather. Grows well in the winter season. Minimum more than 6 hours of Direct Sunlight needed.
WATERING SCHEDULE – Water when the topsoil(2-3inch) feels dry to touch. Always maintain moisture near the root zone. Water to plants at least during flowering and fruits development is essential.
SOIL TYPE – The soil should be well-drained, fertile & rich in organic content.
FERTILIZER APPLICATION – Initially up to 1 year apply any organic fertilizer once a month. After full establishment applies any organic fertilizer 2-3 times in a year or specifically during the flowering season.
PLANT PROTECTION – Generally it doesn’t affect major pests so, apply Neem Oil if found any attack of insects & pests for primary treatment.
INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT
- Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
- Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
- Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
- Provide support with stick/moss stick(vine plant) in order to make straight growth, for needed plant only.
- Make sure that plants get enough indirect bright light for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting(minimum 1-2 months)
- Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transit. It happens very rarely.
- In the case of Grafted Plant, if found any shoots arising from below the grafting portion then prune it immediately.
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