Wild Mango Plant Care

Wild Mango (Lannea welwitschii) belongs to the Anacardiaceae family within the Lannea genus. Wild Mango is native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa.

Wild Mango displays a small to medium-sized tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Wild Mango produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Wild Mango every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Wild Mango thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lannea welwitschii tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Wild Mango prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Wild Mango to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Wild Mango every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Wild Mango is suited to USDA Zone 11a – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Wild Mango can spread to about 10 ft (3 m) and reach about 15 ft (5 m) tall. Space plants about 10 ft (3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Wild Mango while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Wild Mango is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 11). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Wild Mango can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild grape plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Wild Mango is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Wild Mango grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Wild Mango is native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. In cooler regions, grow Wild Mango as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.