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Soursop

About Soursop

Soursop is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Soursop belongs to the Annona genus, and is native to Central and Northwestern South America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Annona muricata

Genus

Annona

Family

Annonaceae

Order

Magnoliales

Also known as

Graviola, Guyabano and Guanábana

How to care for Soursop

💦 Water

How often to water your Soursop

Soursop needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Soursop in your home

Soursop love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Soursop does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Soursop in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Soursop

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Soursop: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Soursop after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Soursop is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Soursop →

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💦 Water Needs

Soursop prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Soursop Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Soursop requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Soursop Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Soursop is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Soursop will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Soursop Lifecycle →

Soursop Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Soursop →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Soursop can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-13b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Soursop Temperature Tolerance →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Soursop, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.