If you want to plant a mango tree, then plan generously. Because even as a house or balcony plant, the mango tree can grow up to two meters tall and requires a correspondingly large pot and enough space.

The right location

The mango tree likes it warm and humid. As a houseplant, it is particularly good in the kitchen or bathroom. Here it finds the high humidity it needs to thrive.

In summer you can also put your mango on the balcony or terrace if it is at least two years old, even in the blazing sun from time to time. It also tolerates cooler temperatures in the short term, so it can also be left outside overnight.

The best potting soil

Mango trees do not like lime, so the potting soil should be slightly acidic. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs. Ensure that excess irrigation water drains off well and use well-drained soil for young plants. Older mango trees also tolerate slightly loamy soil. A mixture of coconut fibre, garden soil and compost in roughly equal parts is ideal.

The right planter

Mango trees are deep-rooted, which means that their roots grow less wide, but very deep. Because of this, they need a tall pot. In order to give the tree enough stability, the planter should not be too light. Otherwise your mango could tip over in a strong gust of wind.

Repot the mango tree

Mango trees do not need to be repotted often, but planting them in the garden is not recommended as the plants are not frost hardy. If your mango tree is about 30 to 40 centimeters tall, then you should repot it for the first time. After that, it only has to be repotted if the planter is too small.

Propagate the mango tree

Since a mango tree hardly bears any fruit in our latitudes, it is almost impossible to cultivate it for the purpose of harvesting and propagating it from your own seeds. However, you can grow a new mango from the pit of a ripe purchased fruit or try propagating from a cutting.

Place the cuttings in growing substrate and place them in a warm, bright place. Always keep the substrate well moist. Ideally, the soil temperature is constantly around 22 to 30 °C. The best way to provide your cuttings with these conditions is to grow them under foil or in a greenhouse.

The essentials in brief:

  • choose high, heavy plant pots
  • slightly acidic, well-drained soil
  • warm location
  • lime-poor irrigation water

tips and tricks

Mango trees in Central Europe are only ornamental plants, they do not find a suitable climate here as useful plants.

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