I have two soursop seedlings which is about 8 inches tall from the soil level. When I purchased them, they have a few leaves but they started to shed the leaves and balding about a few months ago. Recently, the leaves are growing back but they start shedding again. Is it a pH issue also? How do I cure it since they are still young and I was told by the seller not to fertilize it yet because it may cause some root burns. Is it because I used a wrong media? I used Kellogg Organic Patio Plus Potting Mix for this. Thanks for all your help, master gardeners!
They may not be getting enough water, which will cause stress and leaf drop. They are soil tolerant but thrive in pH ranges of 5.0 to 6.5.
Mulch them very well; they have shallow root systems and water consistently. See if that helps.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm
I just received soursop seedlings via USPS but they don't look well due to USPS very late delivery and rough handling. Most of the leaves fell off and the only ones left are half brown (see attached). What should I do to help the seedlings to survive? One of the seedlings have no leaves at all, will it survive? I don't have a greenhouse so I leave them outside but I keep them under the shade now since I heard it's better to not expose the seedlings by mail to the sun right away. Any advice from pro gardeners?
The one in the photo will survive. That soil is very, very wet, though. Looks to have caused an infection. I would care for it the first year in container. This can help to get it up to size before planting. You will want to treat with a fungicide, as well.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm
Our sour sap started producing 8 to 12fruits this year summertime but pruned as short as 2 ft tall. Looks like a new planted sour sap tree.
With a severe pruning like this, your tree may need a period of time to stabilize. If it looks healthy at 2 feet and is growing a new canopy, there's a slight chance it will bear fruit, but I wouldn't plan on it for a year or two, maybe longer. A rule of thumb is to prune only one-third of a tree at a time. This article may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/damage-from-over-pruning.htm
1. Photo or several fruits 2. photo shows where I scraped some of black off.
It looks like you may have a case of sooty mold fungus which is caused by aphids. The aphids create "honeydew," which, in turn, attracts ants. Here's an article that will help you deal with the problem:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/sooty-mold-on-citrus-trees.htm
Hi fellow gardeners, I’m in Brisbane Australia and am growing a soursop for about a year now in a pot. It’s growing slow but steady but since a few months now it’s developing black spots all over its leaves. (Please see photo’s) Does anyone know what this is and how to treat it? Thank you, Andy
There are a few bacteria and fungi that can cause this. It resembles Diplocarpon rosae. Black Spot Fungus is its common name.
This article will give you remedies to get rid of this pesky nuisance:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htm
Hi, I have a soursop plant , and recently I saw that part of the plant is dying, what could be the reason? thank you in advance.
Make sure your plant is in well-drained soil. If the roots are sitting in wet soil, they can rot and create the same kind of effects you might see in a plant that's underwatered. Check your growing conditions with this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm
Hello I grew a Soursop (guanadana) tree from seed, indoor, for 3 years now. The tree is very big (2.5 m) with the top bending when touching the ceiling :-) It s in a 40 L container. I m wondering if i should and how to prune it , I m a bit weary of cutting branches (what shape to give ? ) Ps. I live in southern France, it s hot but not enough to grow it outside , occasional freezing temperature are still possible in winter.
With, occasional, pruning of the top and root pruning, you can keep this manageable in container. You may prune to your desired height, but it is best not to take more than 1/3 of the whole tree at one time. I would cut it back by 1/3, and cut out some of the larger roots and repot. Try not to break all of the finer roots when doing so. It is ok to lose anchor roots, but the finer roots feed the tree. Try and keep a good portion of them intact. Make sure that your tools are sanitary to avoid causing disease. Once you establish the first pruning, all others will be easier, and you may not even need to do a hard pruning again.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm