Indian Sea Mango Plant
Cerbera odollam, or Indian Sea Mango, is a hardy tree growing 5-10m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and has edible and medicinal properties.
Habit
Tree
Height
5 to 8 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Coastal, Tropical
Temperature (°)
25 to 35
Humidity (%)
70 to 85
Potting media
Coir-sand mix
Fertilizers
Organic manure, NPK 10:10:10
Watering
High
Plant Weight
300-500 g
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.5 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
50-100 kg/tree
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Used in traditional medicine, improves digestion.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphids, Fruit Fly Infestation.
Dark lesions on fruit and leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, Curling, Small holes in fruit.
Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.