Red Seethaphal

Buy the Red Seethaphal (Red Custard Apple) (Annona species) in Dubai & UAE — a striking variety of custard apple producing eye-catching reddish-pink fruit with sweet, creamy, custard-like flesh. As ornamental as it is delicious, it suits UAE villa gardens, courtyards, and large containers. Discover more in our fruit plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Red Seethaphal in the UAE

Like other custard apples, the red seethaphal is well adapted to hot, dry climates and grows happily in the UAE. It tolerates heat and a degree of drought once established, stays naturally compact, and produces beautiful red-skinned fruit with the same luscious, sweet flesh as the classic variety. Its colourful fruit makes it a standout choice for the home garden.

Key Benefits

• Striking red-skinned fruit with sweet, creamy flesh
• Ornamental as well as productive
• Naturally compact — ideal for smaller gardens and containers
• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established
• Well suited to the UAE's hot, dry climate

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the best flowering and fruiting.
• Watering: Water regularly during growth and fruiting; reduce in cooler months and avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Pollination: Hand-pollination can improve fruit set where natural pollinators are scarce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is it different from regular custard apple? The red seethaphal has attractive reddish-pink skin, while the sweet, creamy flesh is similar to the classic variety.

How long until it fruits? Grafted trees often begin fruiting within 2–3 years under good UAE care.

Can I grow it in a pot? Yes — its compact habit makes it well suited to large containers.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.