{"product_id":"araticum-annona-crassiflora-fro-5-stk","title":"Araticum (Annona crassiflora) | seeds, 3 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSUPER RARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cerrado-annona, araticum\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marolo, araticum\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e is an exciting and very rare Annona species from Brazil's cerrado – a unique landscape of savanna, shrubland, and scattered trees that differs significantly from the tropical rainforests many other Annona species originate from. Here, plants are naturally exposed to drought, intense sun, and periodic wildfires, which has shaped the species' robust growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is known locally as araticum or marolo and is considered one of the most characteristic fruit trees in the cerrado. The fruits are large, round, and aromatic with a sweet flesh that many describe as a blend of tropical fruits with notes of pineapple, banana, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops as a small tree or large shrub with sturdy branches and thick, slightly leathery leaves. Compared to better-known species like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-muricata-fro-6-stk\" title=\"Pigget graviola (Annona muricata) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (graviola), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-squamosa-fro-6-stk\" title=\"Sukkeræble (Annona squamosa) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona squamosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (sugar apple), and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-cherimola-6-stk\" title=\"Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona cherimola\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (cherimoya), \u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e remains rare in cultivation and is particularly interesting to collectors of unusual fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in exotic fruit trees, you can also explore our other selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/sukkeraeblefro-annona\" title=\"Vores samling af forskellige Annonafrø\"\u003eAnnona species\u003c\/a\u003e, including graviola, cherimoya, and other exciting tropical fruit plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained, preferably slightly sandy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eModerate watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm and airy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-drained potting mix with mineral content is ideal. During the growing season, you can supplement with a mild, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/langtidsvirkende-okologisk-godning-tropisk\" title=\"Langtidsvirkende økologisk gødning\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is not frost-tolerant and in Denmark is best grown as a container plant, which can be kept outdoors during the summer and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should ideally be kept above 12–15 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike several rainforest species, \u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e is naturally adapted to well-drained and sometimes dry conditions. Compared to, for example, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-glabra-5-stk\" title=\"Sumpæble (Annona glabra) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona glabra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which grows in swampy areas, it therefore prefers significantly drier soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e seeds germinate best under warm conditions. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoaking in lukewarm water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOptional light scarification (nicking) of the seed before soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSowing in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature of 22–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the soil slightly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within 3–8 weeks, but can be irregular and take significantly longer. Young plants grow moderately and gradually develop their sturdy leaves and deep root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e is grown as a fruit, ornamental, and collector plant. The species is particularly interesting because it represents a completely different type of Annona than the classic rainforest species while producing large, aromatic fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of tropical fruit trees, the cerrado origin is a major part of the plant's appeal. The combination of rarity, robustness, and adaptation to one of South America's most distinctive ecosystems makes the species something quite special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wishes to grow a rare and exciting Annona species entirely from seed – an exotic fruit tree with a unique origin and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812134899980,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Annonacrassiflora_1.jpg?v=1780218012","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/araticum-annona-crassiflora-fro-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}