mangifera
indica
indica
Care level
Difficult
Popularity
Star
This plant typically forms a large, spreading tree with leaves that are long, narrow, and pointed at the tip. New leaves appear with a distinct reddish or bronze color before turning green, and small flowers grow in large clusters at the tips of its branches.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (10°C - 35°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Very large
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach over 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The mangifera indica can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.