{"product_id":"milk-fruit-star-apple-chrysophyllum-cainito-fruit-plant","title":"Milk Fruit (Star Apple) - Chrysophyllum cainito Fruit Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Milk Fruit (Star Apple)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk Fruit, or Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito), is a tropical fruit tree in the same family as Sapota\/Chikoo. It has evergreen leaves with golden undersides and small, fragrant purplish-white flowers. The tree is hermaphroditic (self-fertile), so a single plant can fruit on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm tropical climate, 15-35°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a large pot initially or plant in the ground with adequate space, as the tree can grow quite tall over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer once every 3 months for the first 2 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasional shaping and removal of damaged branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk fruit\/Star Apple typically begins fruiting around 4-5 years after planting. Fruit is ripe when the skin turns a deep purple; slicing reveals a radiating star pattern in the pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. Unripe fruit contains sticky latex\/tannins that cause a mouth-puckering astringency - this is a ripeness cue, not a toxicity concern; the fruit is enjoyed fully ripe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554294227079,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-MILKFRUIT-01-P1","price":1170.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Milk-Fruit-Chrysophyllum-3_1.webp?v=1787753086","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/milk-fruit-star-apple-chrysophyllum-cainito-fruit-plant","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}