{"product_id":"bullocks-heart-ramphal-fruit-plant","title":"Bullock's Heart (Ramphal) Fruit Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bullock's Heart (Ramphal)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRamphal (also called Bullock's Heart or Wild Sweetsop), botanically Annona reticulata of the Annonaceae family, is a small deciduous to semi-evergreen fruit plant. Its fruit shares the 'custard apple' common name with relatives like Annona squamosa and Annona cherimola. The flesh ranges from juicy and aromatic to firmer, with a flavour reminiscent of traditional custard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight; grows well in hot, dry climates and tolerates long dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm; blooms in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan be grown in a large pot or directly in the ground; near-zero maintenance similar to custard apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; maintain moisture near the root zone, especially during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer monthly for the first year; 2-3 times a year, or specifically during flowering season, once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-free; apply neem oil for any pest attack. Prune growth arising below the graft union.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdible fruiting typically starts 3-4 years after planting a grafted plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Seeds and skin contain natural toxins (annonacin) and shouldn't be eaten - only the ripe flesh is meant for eating; keep seeds away from children and pets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554287476871,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-RAMPHAL-01-P1","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Bullock-Heart-Ramphal-Grafted-3.webp?v=1787742002","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/bullocks-heart-ramphal-fruit-plant","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}