Sour Sop vs Mammee Apple

Sour Sop (Annona muricata) and Mammee Apple (Mammea americana) — side-by-side cultivation, uses, and safety.

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Annona muricata (Sour Sop) — botanical photograph

Side-by-side attributes

Attribute	Sour Sop	Mammee Apple
Latin name	Annona muricata	Mammea americana
Family	Annonaceae	Annonaceae
Edible	yes	yes
Medicinal	no	no
Life cycle	—	—
Mature height	7.0 m	18.0 m
Light	Full sun, Partial sun/shade	Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water	Moist	Moist
Soil	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness	10-12	10-12
pH range	—	4–8.5
Edible parts	fruits	Flowers, Fruit, Sap
Propagation	Direct seed indoors or use semi-ripe cuttings	—

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Which to pick

Both have their place

Sour Sop and Mammee Apple cover similar territory. Pick based on what you can actually grow (climate, soil) and what's locally available. See the cultivation rows above for the deciding factors.

Frequently asked

What is the main difference between Sour Sop and Mammee Apple?

Sour Sop (Annona muricata) and Mammee Apple (Mammea americana) are both in the Annonaceae family. See the side-by-side table above for cultivation needs, edible parts, and medicinal uses.

Can Sour Sop and Mammee Apple be combined?

Plant combinations should be evaluated case by case. Check the safety/contraindications section on each plant's profile (Sour Sop and Mammee Apple) before mixing. Some combinations are synergistic, others can interact with medication.

Are these plants safe?

Every plant profile includes a Cautions section with contraindications, drug interactions, and population warnings. Consult a healthcare professional before using either for medicinal purposes.

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