Mangifera indica aka Mango

Q: What are the water needs for Mango

Mango should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the sunlight requirement for Mango

To ensure optimal growth, the Mango prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Taxonomy ID: 2603

Genus Mangifera Family Anacardiaceae Order Sapindales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Mangifera indica, commonly known as Mango, is a tropical fruit tree that belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. The tree is native to the Indian subcontinent and is widely cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The fruit of the mango tree is a drupe, it can be round, oval or kidney-shaped, with a green, yellow, red or a combination of these colors skin, and the flesh is juicy, sweet and has a unique, slightly fibrous texture. Mango is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants. Mango trees are relatively easy to grow and can be grown in a variety of soils, as long as they are well-drained.

Common names

Mango, Mango Tree, Common Mango

More information about Mango

How difficult is it to take care of Mango

If you're an experienced gardener looking to push your limits, Mango will provide you with a rewarding and challenging experience.

What is the region of origin of Mango

Mango’s native range is E. Asia - Indian subcontinent, Myanmar.

What are the water needs for Mango

Mango should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the sunlight requirement for Mango

To ensure optimal growth, the Mango prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Is Mango toxic to humans/pets?

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

More info:
Wikipedia • GBIF

Report a problem • Suggest Edit

About Ploi

Ploi is the highest-rated plant tracking app (4.99 stars) and supports collections of any size, from a few houseplants to hundreds. Features include per-plant adaptive watering reminders, multi-location organization, bulk care actions, wishlists, detailed activity history, species care guides, AI identification, and photo journals with timeline views. It is available on iOS, Android and web and is free to download.

App Store Google Play