Category: Fruits

Soursop is a green coloured fruit that is also known as Graviola or Ramphal in India. When the fruit ripens, it turns soft, which is the perfect time to use this on skin and hair. What’s another name for soursop? Graviola comes from a tree in the rain forests of Africa, South America, and Southeast […]

During the early stages of its taxonomical study, there was some confusion between durian and the soursop (Annona muricata), for both of these species had thorny green fruit. It is also interesting to note the Malay name for the soursop is durian Belanda, meaning Dutch durian. What fruits is durian related to? Related fruits Durian […]

Sweetsop and sugar apple are common names for the tropical fruit species, Annona squamosaAnnona squamosaAnnona reticulata is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the plant family Annonaceae and part of the Annonas group. It is best known for its fruit, called custard apple, a common name shared with fruits of several other species in […]

soursop, (Annona muricata), also called guanabana, graviola, or Brazilian pawpaw, tree of the custard apple family (Annonaceae), grown for its large edible fruits. Native to the American tropics, the tree has been widely introduced in the Old World tropics. Is soursop and pawpaw the same? Graviola, also known as Soursop, Guanabana, Brazilian pawpaw and Custard […]

Unlike sweetsop and soursop, atemoya is a hybrid. This means that its seeds will not produce trees and fruit like its parent. We suggest purchasing a grafted atemoya in a 3-gallon pot size. Check for pests and diseases and avoid root-bound trees. What kind of fruit is atemoya? The atemoya, Annona × atemoya, or Annona […]

sirsak. Both tree and fruit were called catuche in some parts of Venezuela, but that word is currently less commonly used. It is known as sirsak in Indonesia. Does soursop have another name? Its scientific name is Annona muricata. It is also known as custard apple, cherimoya, guanabana, soursop and brazilian paw paw. The active […]

The soursop — more formally called guanabana — is the fruit of a slender evergreen tree of the same name, native to the West Indies but now found throughout the American tropics. The fruit is a member of the custard apple family that smells like perfumed soap and is prone to attack by the Jamaica […]

The flower has six triangular shaped yellow petals. The three outer petals are very thick and separated to reveal the inner petals. The three inner petals are not as thick and they are close together even when the flower is fully open. Why does my soursop flower but no fruit? The soursop plant will fail […]

Poor drainage or improper watering Water issues — either too much or too little — are the leading reason behind yellow leaves. In overly wet soil, roots can’t breathe. They suffocate, shut down and stop delivering the water and nutrients plants need. Underwatering, or drought, has a similar effect. How do you fix yellow leaves […]

Pregnancy: Some research shows that consumption of this tea can impair fetal growth during pregnancy, therefore it advisable to avoid soursop tea during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Can you take soursop while breastfeeding? Do Not Consume Soursop If: You are taking any blood pressure medication, are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or have kidney or liver problems or […]

The delicious fruit is safe to eat and nutritious, but the seeds are toxic and should not be consumed. Tea made from the leaves should be avoided during pregnancy. What teas should you avoid when pregnant? Limit your intake of caffeinated teas Black, green, white, matcha, chai, and oolong teas are all sourced from the […]

in tropical climes. A rapid grower, soursop trees produce their first crop three to five years from seeding. Seeds stay viable for up to six months but better success is met by planting within 30 days of harvest and seeds will germinate within 15-30 days. What is the season for soursop? Soursops are available year-round, […]