{"product_id":"cherimoya-annona-cherimola-2l-pot","title":"Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnona cherimola is a subtropical fruit tree grown for its green fruit and soft, aromatic pulp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherimoya develops an upright, branching habit with oval green leaves. Mature plants produce fleshy, pale yellow-green flowers followed by rounded or heart-shaped fruit with a patterned green skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ripe white flesh has a soft, custard-like texture and a sweet flavour often described as containing tropical and lightly acidic notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the UK, Cherimoya is best grown in a greenhouse, conservatory or large container that can be moved under cover for winter. It is more tolerant of cool conditions than many tropical Annona species but remains vulnerable to frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annona cherimola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherimoya, Chirimoya, Custard Apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annonaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching subtropical shrub or small tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–4 metres in a large container, depending on pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fleshy, pale yellow-green flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, rounded or heart-shaped fruit with white pulp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun or bright partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenhouses, conservatories and large containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender and not reliably frost hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your Cherimoya in fertile, well-draining compost in a bright, sheltered position. Move the plant into progressively larger containers as it develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the compost evenly moist during active growth, but avoid prolonged waterlogging. Reduce watering during winter when the plant is growing slowly or has lost some of its leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherimoya prefers warm days but may struggle in excessively hot, dry greenhouse conditions. Provide ventilation and some protection from the strongest midday sun if leaves begin to scorch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed regularly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Change to a high-potassium feed once flowering begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverwinter in a bright, frost-free greenhouse or conservatory. Young plants should be protected from temperatures approaching freezing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherimoya requires plant maturity, sufficient warmth and successful flower pollination before fruit can develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers pass through separate female and male stages, and hand pollination may improve fruit set under glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit production is possible in a heated greenhouse or conservatory but cannot be guaranteed in the UK. Seed-grown trees may take several years to reach flowering size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive one Cherimoya plant growing in a 2-litre pot. Plants are typically dispatched at approximately 20–30 cm tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height, branching and leaf development will vary naturally according to the time of year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly the fully ripe fruit pulp is intended for consumption. Do not eat the seeds, leaves, stems or other parts of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed-grown plants are naturally variable, and future fruit size, quality and flavour cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20-30cm","offer_id":56352034292052,"sku":"TFPANNCH","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicalplantnursery.co.uk\/products\/cherimoya-annona-cherimola-2l-pot","provider":"Tropical Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}