Plant Profile & Characteristics
• Height: Grows roughly 20 to 33 feet (6 to 10
m) tall.
Foliage: Glossy, dark green, oblong leaves.
Flowers: Thick, fragrant, yellowish petals.
Fruit: Oval or heart-shaped, covered in soft spines, weighing up to 4-8 kg. Read more about its background on
Growing Requirements
Climate: Thrives best in warm, humid, frost-free tropical or subtropical climates.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Requires rich, loose, and well-drained soil; it dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Watering: Needs regular moisture during dry spells, but the roots must not sit in standing water.
Uses & Safety
Fruit: The sweet and sour white pulp is used fresh or blended into juices, smoothies, and desserts.
Traditional Uses: Parts of the plant are used in herbal teas and traditional medicine, prized for high vitamin C and antioxidant contents (learn details via
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