Mango Tree Plant Care

Mango Tree (Mangifera indica) belongs to the Anacardiaceae family within the Mangifera genus. Mango Tree is native to Tropical Asia. Mango Tree is also known as Mango, Indian Mango, Common Mango.

Mango Tree displays a vigorous, upright growth habit, reaching up to 98 ft tall with a spread of approximately 49 ft. Mango Tree produces small, fragrant, and creamy white flowers arranged in panicles.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mango Tree 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.

Mango Tree thrives in full sun.

Mangifera indica tolerates temperatures of 68–95°F. Mango Tree prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Mango Tree to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Mango Tree every 7 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.

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Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining soil mix. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mango Tree is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 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.

Mango Tree can spread to about 49 ft (14.9 m) and reach about 98 ft (30 m) tall. Space plants about 49 ft (14.9 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 Mango Tree 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.

Mango Tree is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mango Tree can be propagated through propagate through grafting or stem cuttings.

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Mango Tree is susceptible to fruit flies, mango scale insects. 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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Mango Tree grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Mango Tree is native to Tropical Asia. In cooler regions, grow Mango Tree as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.