I am a tropical fruit tree producing golden-yellow fruits with sweet jelly-like pulp.

Native to the Amazon rainforest; cultivated in Brazil, Colombia, and tropical Asia.

Water weekly; keep soil moist but well-drained.

Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).

Thrives in 25–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 6–8 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with calcium and magnesium.

Botanical name: Pouteria caimito; Family: Sapotaceae.

Fruits are safe; seeds are large and not edible.

Moderate; dense canopy reduces dust.

Fruits rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber; pulp eaten fresh or in desserts.

Susceptible to fruit fly, anthracnose, and root rot; prune for airflow and monitor regularly.

Can live 30–40 years; starts fruiting in 3–4 years; peak yield from year 8 onward.