Just Wondering If My Soursop Tree Is Healthy And What I Can Do To Help It Flower

Question

have had this tree for about 6 years. every year it loses it’s leaves and grows back a bit bigger. it does seem to have an ant problem and scales (i assume the ants are harvesting the scales). just wondering what is the best thing i can do to help the tree fruit? i live in the north coast of NSW, in a coastal town, high up. very warm and wet where other tropical plants seem to be doing well. temperature in winter doesn’t really get below 8 Celsius i’ve attached photos. can you please let me know what you think. thanks

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Answer 1

You will need to control the scale, and the fungus that they have caused. Consistent maintenance will be necessary. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm