Water
Wild-mango prefers consistently moist soil but can tolerate short dry spells once established. Water deeply when the top few centimeters of soil feel dry.
Avoid waterlogging, especially in its early stages, as this can lead to root rot.
Also known as Bush Mango · Cordyla · Mtondo
Cordyla africana, the wild-mango, is a striking Southern African tree with a wide canopy, thorny branches, and edible, mango-like fruit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires ample sunlight for optimal growth and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 20-30°C.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding with balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Wild-mango prefers consistently moist soil but can tolerate short dry spells once established. Water deeply when the top few centimeters of soil feel dry.
Avoid waterlogging, especially in its early stages, as this can lead to root rot.
Pruning is primarily for shaping and removing dead or diseased branches. For young trees, formative pruning can establish a strong structure.
Mature trees benefit from light pruning to improve air circulation and light penetration, which can encourage better fruiting.
Propagation is typically done through seeds, which require scarification or soaking to improve germination rates. It can also be propagated vegetatively through grafting or cuttings, though this is less common and can be more challenging.
Repotting is generally only necessary for young trees that are root-bound in containers. Mature trees are best left undisturbed in their final planting location.
If repotting is required, do so in spring before new growth begins, using a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Photos of Wild-Mango (Cordyla africana)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cordyla |
| Species | Cordyla africana |
Similar in genus Cordyla
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