{"product_id":"annona-glabra-5-stk","title":"Pond apple (Annona glabra) | seeds, 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnnona glabra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abeæble, sumpæble\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pond apple, alligator apple, swamp apple, bobwood, monkey apple\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona glabra\u003c\/em\u003e is a tropical tree from Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, where it typically grows in humid areas such as swamps, riverbanks, and coastal zones. The species differs from many other \u003cem\u003eAnnona\u003c\/em\u003e species due to its ability to thrive in very wet conditions, which makes it botanically particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree develops a dense crown with oval, glossy green leaves and a relatively compact growth habit. The greenish-yellow flowers are followed by round to slightly irregular fruits, which in appearance resemble other annona fruits, but are often less sweet and more mild in flavor than, for example, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-muricata-fro-6-stk?\" title=\"Soursop (Annona muricata) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-squamosa-fro-6-stk?\" title=\"Sugar apple (Annona squamosa) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona squamosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, the plant plays an important role in wetlands, where it tolerates periods of flooding and high soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona glabra\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to light partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emoisture-retentive, yet well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eeven to high water supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewarm and stable temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other tropical fruit trees, this species tolerates \u003cstrong\u003every moist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and can even stand with its roots in water for periods. It is therefore well-suited for cultivation in pots, where the soil is kept evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich potting soil can be used, and during the growing season, it can be supplemented with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\" title=\"Organic liquid fertilizer for tropical plants\"\u003emild, organic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is \u003cstrong\u003enot frost-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e and is grown in Denmark as a \u003cstrong\u003epotted plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be outdoors during the summer and must be overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eAnnona glabra\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm and humid conditions. For the best result, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esoaking in lukewarm water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing in a light, moisture-retentive soil mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etemperature of \u003cstrong\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeeping the soil constantly moist, but not oxygen-depleted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e2–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The young plants grow relatively quickly under good conditions and develop their characteristic leaves early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona glabra\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's and ornamental plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its ability to thrive in humid conditions makes it quite unique among tropical trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the fruits are edible, they are not among the most commonly used in the kitchen, and the plant is therefore most often grown for its botanical interest and its different growth environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plant enthusiasts, it is an exciting opportunity to grow a different type of annona that stands out from the more well-known fruit species in the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona glabra\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the curious grower who wants to experiment with tropical plants from seeds – a unique species with adaptation to wet conditions and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44164112744716,"sku":"EF-AN-007","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Annonaglabra_1.jpg?v=1676493312","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/annona-glabra-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}