Mango Tree (Alphonso, Grafted) – Plant

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Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

• Sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development of mango plant.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in oragnic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 4 cup(approx. 200 ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
• Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
• Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (December-February)
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

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Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

• Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Mango Tree Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 4 cup(approx. 200 ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
• Keep the plant in natural indirect bright light.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy: