Mango is the most common tropical tree. Native to Burma and eastern India, this evergreen plant belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. The tropical tree is one of the main national symbols of India and Pakistan.
The height of a tree trunk can reach 30 meters, and its crown in girth can be up to 10 meters. The long dark green leaves of the mango are lanceolate and no more than 5 cm wide. The young glossy leaves of the tropical plant are characterized by a red or yellow-green color.
The flowering period of the mango falls in February-March. Yellowish inflorescences are collected in pyramidal brooms. Inflorescence panicles consist of several hundred flowers, and sometimes their number is measured in thousands. Their length can reach 40 cm. Mango flowers are predominantly male. The scent of the blossoming flowers is almost identical to the scent of a lily blossom. At least three months pass between the period of wilting of flowers and ripening of mango fruits. In some cases, this process is delayed up to six months.
The tropical plant has long, sturdy stems that can support the weight of ripe fruits. Ripe mangoes can weigh up to 2 kilograms. The fruit has a smooth and thin skin, the color of which directly depends on the degree of ripeness of the fruit. The color of the peel can be green, yellow and red, but a combination of all of these colors is often found on the same fruit. The state of its pulp (soft or fibrous) also depends on the degree of ripeness of the fruit. Inside the mango pulp is a large hard bone.
In modern times, more than five hundred varieties of tropical fruits are known. According to some reports, there are up to 1000 varieties. All of them are different from each other in shape, color, size, inflorescences and taste of the fruit. On industrial plantations, preference is given to the cultivation of dwarf mangoes. It is them that are recommended to be grown at home.
The evergreen tropical tree is native to the Indian states. Mangoes were often found in tropical rainforests with high humidity. Today, tropical fruit is grown in various parts of the world: Mexico, South America, USA, Philippines, Caribbean, Kenya. Mango trees are also found in Australia and Thailand.
India is the main supplier of mangoes to foreign countries. About 10 million tons of tropical fruits are harvested on the plantations of this South Asian country. In Europe, Spain and the Canary Islands are considered the largest suppliers of mangoes.
Mango care at home
Location, lighting, temperature
The location of the tropical tree in the home plays a key role in the proper development of the plant. If possible, the brightest and brightest place in the apartment should be allocated for placing the mango.
An evergreen tree should be kept in a loose pot as its root system is developing rapidly. Mango loves to be in the sun. Lack of natural light often leads to plant diseases.
Mango is a fairly thermophilic plant, for a plant the optimum temperature at any time of the year ranges from 20-26 degrees.
The soil
The soil under the mango tree should be loose enough. Be sure to remember to take care of good drainage!
Watering and humidity
Moderately moist soil is the optimal soil for growing tropical trees. It is very important to minimize watering during mango flowering. At the same time, attention should be paid to the condition of the leaves - without moisture, they will wilt. After removing the fruits, the watering regime becomes the same. The plant needs to gain new strength for further development. Moderately moist soil is especially important for young trees that cannot tolerate dry soil.
Mango does not like excessive dampness, however, dry air can harm him. Room humidity should be moderate.
Top dressing and fertilizers
To form a beautiful branchy crown, it is necessary to feed the plant in early spring. During the period of active growth of a tropical tree, organic fertilizers should be introduced into the soil (every 2 weeks). Microfertilizers are used for additional plant nutrition, which is carried out no more than 3 times a year. In the autumn, mango does not need fertilization. In order for the plant to develop correctly and delight its owners with healthy and tasty fruits, it is advisable to select a complete balanced fertilizer for it.
Reproduction of mango
Previously, mangoes were propagated by seed and grafting. Only the last method of propagation of a tropical plant has retained its relevance today. This is due to the fact that the vaccine gives a guaranteed result. Plants are grafted exclusively in the summer. Any soil can be chosen for grafted trees, provided the soil is light, loose and nutritious. Good drainage is also required.
If a young grafted tree is in a hurry to bloom and bear fruit, therefore, the flower panicle should be removed after its absolute blooming. It is possible to allow mango flowering with all the ensuing consequences only 1-2 years after vaccination.
It is noteworthy that the first mango harvest will be minimal, and this is normal. The plant tries to protect itself from exhaustion, and allows for several large and tasty fruits. In the future, the number of mango fruits will increase.
How to grow mango from seed
By the way, mango can be grown quite easily from seed. How exactly to sprout a mango tree bone - watch an interesting video.
Diseases and pests
For mangoes, the greatest danger is spider mite and thrips... Of the diseases, the most common are bacteriosis, anthracnose and powdery mildew.
Good afternoon. Please tell me why the leaves of the mango began to turn black. Thank you
Good day, Andrey! Our leaves turn black too, you have found a solution, can you tell me?
Most likely the reason is the waterlogged soil, from my experience of growing mango I can advise you to cut off the damaged leaves so as not to spoil the appearance of the plant and put it in a well-lightened place, let the soil dry out and prevent waterlogging in the future. Or carry out a transplant with a simultaneous examination of the root system, carefully remove the damage to the roots and plant in new soil. I hope your plant will recover and delight with its beauty!
Is it possible to grow mangoes from cuttings. Will the cutting give a sufficient root system?
Good evening, tell me what it can be? We climbed the entire Internet and did not see anything directly similar.
Thank you in advance
Most likely, the mango has a fungal bacterial disease. Try watering and spraying with an insecticide.
Who knows what this disease is in mango
Valentine is your salt. Apparently you took the soil from the garden. Or from the garden. The soil should be taken with neutral alkalinity. I advise you to oversalt in normal soil. And water every other day.
Can you please tell me what the mango is sick with and how to treat it? On the inside, the sheets are also sticky. Thank!
The same problem, I don't know what to do ...
HELLO .. AND WHERE TO TAKE MATERIAL FOR INCULATING THE GROWTH OF MANGO Grown from a BONE IN HOME CONDITIONS? If I live in UKRAINE where can I get it to buy to inoculate? e-mail no phone number Viber +380630129577 THANKS
Raisa, most likely, cuttings with buds for grafting, can be taken in any of the botanical gardens from specialists working with these plants.
The leaves of the mango began to fall off, the plants are 2 years old, what should I do?
Hello. I rotated the mango from the bone. It turned out great. Well, the last time the leaves have become lethargic. Please tell me how to be. I water every day, the soil is loose, the drainage is excellent.
You have young leaves, they are dark and soft. Over time, the sheet will become dense and rise. Things are good)
Tell the leaves from the bottom of the sticky and better, then they are the beaches. How robiti?
looks like a "shield", maybe aktelik will help
Good afternoon, I need your help, dark dry spots have appeared on the mango leaves, lychee and langan are growing nearby. Help me please.
Hello! Please tell me, my plant is already 4 months old and has only one leaf, new young leaves are formed and fall off very small, I have already transplanted into a larger pot, I water abundantly and stands in the sun. What is he missing?
I think you had a deliberately unsuccessful planting material. Which company? Or just a bone? If option 2, then this is not surprising. It is necessary not to waste time on a pig in a poke, but to buy a seedling right away. I have an agronova brand, it grows well. There have never been such problems as yours. Everything caught on at once.
Can you please tell me, did it dry out?
Is it better to cut the leaves now? If trimmed, is it completely at the base? Or just the dry part of the leaf?
Pitted mango, growing rapidly. Stopped growing, transplanted into a larger pot. After a while, the leaves turned yellow and dried ... what to do? 🥺
3 years already
What fertilizers do you need to buy? name?