Annona
Annona purpurea
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Trinidad-Tobago
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Annonaceae
- Genus:
- Annona
- Species:
- Annona purpurea
- USDA Symbol:
- ANPU13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, maroon, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions with fertile soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination is slow and erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI