Botanical Profile
Pouteria sapota is a tropical fruit tree in the Sapotaceae family, valued for its large sweet fruits and vigorous growth habit.
Scientific Name
Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn; family: Sapotaceae. Commonly known as Mamey Sapote.
Local Name
Often called “Mamey Sapote” internationally and sometimes referred to in Indonesia as “Sawo Mamey.”
Native Habitat
Native to Central America and southern Mexico in warm tropical forests with high humidity and seasonal rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate. Seeds germinate reliably when fresh but require warmth and consistent moisture.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 3–8 weeks under tropical growing conditions.
Growing Condition
Full sun, fertile well-draining soil, moderate to high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its large nutrient-rich fruits, long lifespan, and rarity in tropical fruit collections outside its native range.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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