{"product_id":"mountain-sapote-live-plant","title":"Mountain Sapote (Diospyros riojae) - LIVE PLANT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Insights and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Layer (air-layered).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMountain Sapote is listed under the botanical name Diospyros riojae, a Mexican fruit tree also treated within Diospyros conzattii by some taxonomic sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright light and acclimatise young trees gradually. Use shelter while establishing plants in exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water the root ball thoroughly and check moisture before repeating. Increase attention during hot, dry weather without keeping containers permanently saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a structured, freely draining mix with organic matter. Avoid compacted nursery pots and poorly drained planting pits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivation is documented in both dry and humid parts of Mexico. This does not establish reliable fruit production in 40–45°C conditions; protect young trees and monitor stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed conservatively during active growth. Increase feeding only as the canopy and root system develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead or crossing shoots and develop a balanced framework. Avoid heavy pruning of an establishing tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate and Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A woody tree requiring long-term space. Local mature size and fruiting time are not established for this nursery stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reproductive behaviour of this stock has not been confirmed. Do not assume a single tree will be self-fertile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn uncommon Mexican Diospyros, distinct from black sapote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal fruiting performance and pollination need observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished accounts describe edible, plum-sized fruit, commonly flattened in shape. Reliable descriptions of this nursery stock’s flavour and ripeness colour are unavailable, so no tasting or harvest claims are made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rarefruittrees.ae","offers":[{"title":"Medium (Under 60cm)","offer_id":68128886161712,"sku":"P-M-MOUNTAINSAP","price":230.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0772\/6128\/files\/rft-mountain-plant-square-crop-1500.jpg?v=1792420562","url":"https:\/\/www.rarefruittrees.ae\/products\/mountain-sapote-live-plant","provider":"RareFruitTrees.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}