Sunlight for आंबा?

Full sun. Requires unobstructed full sun for canopy development and reliable cropping. Shaded trees flower poorly and bear small fruit.

Water for आंबा?

Moderate, dry-period required. Deep weekly irrigation during fruit development; withhold water 2–3 months pre-flowering to induce flush. Mature trees are deeply rooted and drought-tolerant.

Soil for आंबा?

Deep alluvial loam. Performs best on deep well-drained alluvium with pH 5.5–7.5. Avoid waterlogged or shallow rocky soils, which limit taproot development.

Temperature for आंबा?

24–30 °C optimal. Tropical species; flowering induced by cool dry winters of 10–15 °C. Frost damages young trees and inflorescences.

What is आंबा used for medicinally?

Bark and leaves used in Ayurveda for diarrhoea and oral ulcers; Unripe fruit (amchur) used as digestive in folk medicine; Seed kernel decoction for intestinal parasites in traditional use

What does the scientific name Mangifera indica mean?

Mangifera: Latinised form of the Malayalam–Tamil word for the fruit, with the Latin -fera suffix meaning 'bearing'. indica: Means 'of India', referring to the species' centre of domestication.

आजची वनस्पती

Mangifera indica

आंबाTree

आंबा हा भारताचा राष्ट्रीय फल असून शेकडो वर्षे जगणारा मोठा सदाहरित वृक्ष आहे; त्याच्या हजारो जाती असून तो भारतीय संस्कृतीचा अविभाज्य भाग आहे.

FamilyAnacardiaceae

GenusMangifera

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; productive for 80–100 years, individual specimens documented past 300 years

How Often to Water?

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How Much Water?

Watering amount varies by growth stage and season.

Watering Indicator

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Watering by Pot Type

Pot-specific adjustments from this plant's watering guide.

TerracottaDries quickly; water more often

PlasticRetains moisture longer; avoid trapped excess water

CeramicModerate retention; check moisture before watering

Hanging BasketDries fastest; check daily in hot weather

GroundDeep roots usually need less frequent watering