Plant profile
Custard Apple
Annona squamosa
Fruit plant with sweet creamy pulp and heat tolerance.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 3-4 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Large space, up to 500 cm
Typical cost
₹220-600
Why it works
Good fit notes
Sweet tropical fruit
Care tip: Needs sun and good drainage
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Custard apple fruit pulp is edible for humans, but seeds are toxic and should not be ingested; pet safety is unresolved.
Never ingest seeds; keep seeds/leaves away from children and pets.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose grafted/container-suitable plants if fruiting is expected.
- Plan for outdoor sun and pruning.
Avoid
- Seedling sold as quick fruiting
- No graft info
- Root-bound tall sapling
- Pest-damaged leaves
Plant personality
Useful traits
Custard apple pulp is edible but seeds are unsafe.
It is a small tree rather than a compact houseplant.
Fruiting in pots depends on sun, variety and plant maturity.
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