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

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.

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 Mango?

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

What is Mango 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.

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Mangifera indica

MangoTree

Mangifera indica is a large evergreen tree native to South Asia, the source of the mango — among the most widely cultivated and culturally significant fruit crops of the tropics, with thousands of named cultivars.

FamilyAnacardiaceae

GenusMangifera

NativeIndian Subcontinent

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

How often should I water my Mango?

Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. Adjust based on climate, pot size, and the season.

How much sunlight does Mango need?

Use the light requirement shown in the care cards and increase exposure gradually if growth is weak.

What type of soil is best for Mango?

Use a well-draining mix and avoid long periods of waterlogging around the roots.

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