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Indian mango (Mangifera indica)

Indian mango (Mangifera indica) is a tropical fruit tree native to South Asia, renowned for its delicious, sweet, and juicy fruit.

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Sunlight

High

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

High

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

High

Full sun is essential for optimal growth, flowering, and fruit production. At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Moderate

Consistent moisture for young trees, deep watering for mature trees during dry periods and fruit set.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

High

Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates. Sensitive to frost; temperatures below 0°C can be damaging.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Balanced for young trees, potassium and phosphorus-rich for mature trees before flowering and after fruiting.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

10-40m

Spread

8-15m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

100000

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Synonyms
Mangifera amba Forssk.
Mangifera anisodora Blanco
Mangifera austroyunnanensis Hu
Mangifera balba Crevost & Lemarié
Mangifera cambodiana (Pierre) Anon.
Mangifera domestica Gaertn.
Mangifera equina Crevost & Lemarié
Mangifera gladiata Bojer
Mangifera kukulu Blume
Mangifera laxiflora Desr.
Mangifera linnaei Korth. ex Hassk.
Mangifera maritima Lechaume
Mangifera mekongensis (Pierre) Anon.
Mangifera montana B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.
Mangifera oryza Crevost & Lemarié
Mangifera rostrata Blanco
Mangifera rubra Bojer
Mangifera sativa Roem. & Schult.
Mangifera siamensis Warb. ex Craib
Mangifera viridis Bojer
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSapindales
  • familyAnacardiaceae
  • genusMangifera
  • speciesMangifera indica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

None

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