In the wild, a mango tree can grow up to 45 meters high. The normal growth height varies and is between 10 and 30 meters depending on the variety and growing area.
On plantations, however, it is usually kept below 30 meters so that most of the power is channeled into fruit development. It also makes harvesting easier later. The mango tree develops a very large crown, which can easily reach a width of 30 meters. Thus, old mango trees are quite impressive phenomena.
Of course, a mango tree in a planter does not come anywhere near this size. This is certainly not desirable either. It is usually pruned back to a manageable size so that it can be easily moved to a suitable place to overwinter. 2 to 3 meters is a quite realistic measure.
Where do I plant my mango tree?
Even if you have trouble finding a suitable planter for your mango tree, you should not plant the tree in your garden. Because the mango tree is not hardy. It also needs temperatures of at least 15 °C in winter.
A heated greenhouse or conservatory are suitable locations for a mango tree. He feels most comfortable in warmth and high humidity. However, plant pots have to be quite high because mango trees develop very long taproots.
Keeping conditions for mango trees:
- tall plant pots
- Summer temperatures of around 25 °C
- Winter temperatures of at least 15 °C
- high humidity
- as lime-free water as possible
tips and tricks
Are you looking for an exotic plant for your conservatory? Then try a mango tree! With a little patience you can grow a magnificent tree from the core of a purchased fruit.
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