Mangosteen Plant
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tree that grows 20-82 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 10-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, high moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
8 to 12 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
70% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
20 to 30 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
100 to 150 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
30 to 50 years
Health Benefits
High in Antioxidants, Anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose Powdery Mildew Black Spot Fusarium Wilt Leaf Blight
Dark, sunken lesions on leaves and fruit White powdery spots on leaves Black spots with yellow halos on leaves Wilting, yellowing leaves, stunted growth Brown spots and dieback on leaves
Remove infected parts, copper fungicide Neem oil, baking soda Remove infected leaves, copper fungicide Improve drainage, solarize soil Remove infected leaves, improve air circulation
Chlorothalonil Sulfur-based fungicides Chlorothalonil Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl Fungicides with mancozeb or chlorothalonil