🌱 Introduction:
Mango – the king of fruits – isn’t just delicious, it’s also a beautiful tropical plant you can grow right at home! Whether you have a garden or just a sunny balcony, a mango plant can thrive with the right care. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to grow a mango tree from seed or sapling, how to care for it, and how to keep it healthy and fruitful.
🏡 Where Can You Grow a Mango Plant?
Garden: Ideal for faster growth and fruiting.
Pot: Great for balconies, terraces, or small spaces.
✅ Tip: Use a dwarf or grafted variety if you’re growing in a pot.
🌿 How to Plant a Mango Tree (Step-by-Step)
🪴 Option 1: From a Sapling
1. Buy a healthy mango sapling from a nursery.
2. Choose a pot with at least 18-inch diameter.
3. Use well-drained loamy soil with compost.
4. Place in full sunlight (6–8 hours/day).
5. Water lightly and regularly.
🥭 Option 2: From a Seed
1. Take a seed from a ripe mango.
2. Remove the husk and clean the seed.
3. Let it dry for a day.
4. Plant it 1 inch deep in moist soil.
5. Keep in warm, sunny place until sprouting.
💧 Watering Schedule
In summer: Water every 2–3 days.
In winter: Once every 5–6 days.
Let the topsoil dry before watering again.
📝 Don’t overwater — root rot is common!
☀ Sunlight Requirements
Mango plants need 6–8 hours of direct sun daily.
Best for rooftop, balcony, terrace or south-facing windows.
🧂 Fertilizer Routine
Use organic compost or vermicompost every month.
For faster growth, apply NPK (19-19-19 or 8-3-9) once in 2 months.
Add neem cake powder to keep pests away.
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✂ Pruning Tips
Prune in early spring to encourage branching.
Remove dry or unhealthy branches.
Use clean, sharp pruning shears.
🐛 Common Issues & Fixes
Problem Cause Fix:
Yellow leaves Overwatering Water less, improve drainage
Leaf spots Fungal issue Spray neem oil
Slow growth Low sunlight or poor soil Move plant, fertilizer
🌟 Quick Care Chart
Care Need Details: Soil Loamy, well-drained Watering Moderate, every 2–5 days Sunlight 6–8 hrs direct light daily Fertilizer Monthly compost, NPK optional Pot size 18–24 inch wide
Suggested Products
Grafted Mango Sapling