Botanical Profile
Casimiroa edulis is a subtropical fruit tree in the Rutaceae family, valued for its sweet creamy fruits and broad evergreen canopy.
Scientific Name
Casimiroa edulis La Llave & Lex.; family: Rutaceae. Commonly known as White Sapote.
Local Name
Often referred to in Indonesia as “Mexican Apple” or White Sapote.
Native Habitat
Native to Mexico and Central America in subtropical highland regions with mild temperatures and seasonal rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Easy to Moderate. Fresh seeds germinate reliably when kept warm and consistently moist.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 2–6 weeks under warm growing conditions.
Growing Condition
Full sun to partial shade, fertile well-draining soil, moderate humidity, and temperatures between 18–28°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its sweet custard-like fruits, vigorous growth, and adaptability to tropical and subtropical climates.
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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