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The soursop tree belongs to the Annonaceae family, which includes many varieties reaching up to 40 types, and soursop is considered one of the most famous of these varieties, containing about 50 types. The soursop tree is cultivated in hot regions, as it is a fruit of tropical and subtropical areas. The places where the soursop tree is cultivated vary depending on its type, with some of its original locations being India, the West Indies, the equatorial Americas, and others. Portuguese explorers transferred the soursop tree from its original locations to warm and tropical areas, such as Central Africa and some hot regions of Asia. It is also called Indian pineapple or Indian quince, and in Saudi Arabia, it is called Shalfah tree. In Oman, it is called Al-Mustaghfil tree, and it has other names such as Guanabana, Sersab, and Grawiola. Places of cultivation of the soursop tree are different around the world, currently cultivated in India, China, Cuba, and the Philippines. Some other regions have successfully cultivated the soursop tree, such as Sudan, Lebanon, Yemen, Palestine, Jordan, and some areas of Al-Sadawiya. The suitable environmental conditions for the soursop tree vary depending on the type, as each type requires specific conditions for growth. For example, the Indian soursop tree needs a long daytime to grow properly. The soursop tree is sensitive to cold weather, which is unsuitable and affects its growth. It is preferable to plant the tree at an altitude of 1200-1400 meters above sea level. The temperature in summer should range from 18-25 degrees Celsius, and in winter from 5-18 degrees Celsius, with attention to providing appropriate humidity. The soursop tree adapts to different types of soil and can tolerate soils with high calcium carbonate content. However, the tree does not tolerate high soil humidity or poor aeration. Therefore, the soursop should be planted in fertile, light, well-drained soil. Yellow, sandy, and loamy soils are suitable for cultivation. It is recommended to leave about 5 to 7 meters between soursop trees in clay soil, and in sandy soil, a distance of 3.5 to 5 meters is preferred.