Rollinia Tropical Custard Apple Live – Live Grafted - Keyfarm Wayanad

Enhance your garden with the healthy Rollinia Tropical Custard Apple Live Plant (Annona mucosa). Grown and shipped by our trusted partner seller, Keyfarm Wayanad, this premium live plant is carefully selected for its high quality and robust growth habit. It is ready to establish and thrive in your landscape.

Annona mucosa, commonly known as the Rollinia or Biriba, is an exceptional tropical tree native to the lush Amazon rainforest, celebrated for its striking yellow, conical fruits covered in soft spines. The plant features large, vibrant green obovate foliage that lends a dramatic tropical aesthetic to any garden or greenhouse collection. Producing a highly prized, creamy custard-like pulp that tastes remarkably like sweet lemon meringue, it is a must-have for tropical fruit enthusiasts.

🌟 Overview

The Rollinia (Annona mucosa) is a fast-growing, premium custard apple relative that is highly sought after by rare plant collectors and orchardists. It yields spectacular, delicious fruits that offer a unique citrus-custard dessert profile straight from the tree.

☀️ Light Requirements

Requires Full Sun to thrive and produce high fruit yields. While young saplings benefit from light shade during intense summer afternoons, mature trees must receive direct, unfiltered sunlight for robust growth.

💧 Water Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist but ensure it is well-draining to prevent root rot. Water deeply when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch, and maintain high humidity around the plant.

📏 Size & Growth

• 🔹 Mature Height: Can reach 4 to 10 meters in the ground, but easily pruned to maintain a smaller size.
• 🔹 Growth Rate: Rapid under warm, humid conditions.
• 🔹 Foliage: Large, alternate, deciduous-leaning tropical leaves.

🌍 Origin & Characteristics

• 🔹 Native Range: Amazonian South America.
• 🔹 Fruit Profile: Bright yellow when ripe, filled with translucent, sweet, and aromatic pulp.
• 🔹 USDA Zones: Best suited for warm, frost-free tropical and subtropical zones (10-11).

📇 Toxicity & Safety Warning

While the delicious, sweet flesh of the Rollinia fruit is perfectly safe and highly nutritious for humans, the seeds are known to contain annonacin and are toxic. Always discard the seeds and keep them away from pets.

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does it take for this fruit plant to bear fruit?
A: Since this is a premium grafted/sapling variety from Keyfarm Wayanad, it typically begins to bear fruit within 1 to 2 years of planting under proper care.

Q: What are the sunlight requirements for this fruit plant?
A: This plant thrives in outdoor conditions and requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for optimal growth and fruit production.

Q: How often should I water this plant?
A: Water the plant deeply once or twice a week, allowing the top soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogging.