Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Growing Soursops, 0 by kimchifan

kimchifan wrote:
Thanks everyone for your advice. I will be sure to take them seedlings inside over the winter, for their first year anyway. Luckily I have a sunny den where I think they'll be comfortable.

An interesting note regarding temperatures here in the California desert as they relate to tropicals. While researching soursops today, I discovered they are related to Ylang Ylang vine (Artabotrys hexapetalus, related to the Anona family). Coincidentally, I planted a Ylang Ylang last year and it survived the winter, planted in the ground against a warm brick wall. Perhaps this bodes well for my soursops? I read today that "soursops are impossible to grow anywhere in the US except South Florida," but being the cantankerous person I am this makes me want to try even more. :-)

Just a few days later, one of the soursop seedlings has its first formed leaf. So cool. (See latest photo.)

DW: I also happened to plant sweetsop seeds at the same time but no luck yet. Crossing my fingers though. By the way, sounds like we share the same growing attitude... good job!