Mango (Aam)

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 Mango a Species of Magnifera

Common Name

Aam 

Mango

Chonsa


Botanical Name

Megnifera indica


Information


Mango is a large tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is most well-known for the tropical fruit it produces, and mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Mango can also be used for wood after the tree’s fruit production is over. This type of wood is highly prized for making musical instruments.



Tips from Garden Coaches


Mango is a tropical tree with beautiful foliage and delicious fruit. It's easy to grow outdoors in warm climates and suitable for container-growing in colder climates.


Name Story


Mango, Mango tree

The English word "mango" is originated from the Malayalam word mangga via Dravidian-Tamil in which mankay as man for mango tree and kay for fruit or maangaay during the spice trade period with South India in the 15th and 16th centuries.



Interesting Facts


In Indian Buddhism and Hindu monasteries, there are patterns of leaves, flowers and fruits from the Indian mango . Hindus believe that mango flowers' five petals represent the five arrows of Kamadwa, the goddess of love. They use mangoes to worship Saraswati, the goddess of love.



Symbolism


Fruit of love


Characteristics


Lifespan

Perennial, Annual


Bloom Time

Spring


Plant Height

33 to 66 feet

Spread

18 feet

Flower Size

0.06 inch

Habitat

Humid tropical forests, more open, secondary formations

Flower Color

WhiteYellowRed

Leaf Color

Green

Fruit Color

GreenYellowRedOrangePink


Conditions Requirement



Difficulty Rating

Mango is super easy to take care of, with resistance to almost all pests and diseases. It is a perfect option for gardeners with brown thumbs.



Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun



Hardiness

30 ℉



Hardiness Zones

7 to 10



Soil

Sand, Loam, Clay, Acidic, Neutral



Care Guide



Water

While Mango tree is reasonably drought tolerant, extended dry conditions can impair its yield. Therefore, it is preferable to keep the tree well-watered. A good guideline is to water the tree every time the top half-finger depth of soil dries out.



Fertilization

Fertilization once in spring.



Pruning

Trim the dead, diseased, overgrown branches in winter.



Planting Time

Mid spring, Late spring



Harvest Time

Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall



Propagation

Cutting, Grafting, Sowing



Scientific classification


Genus

Mangifera - Mangifera, Mangoes

Family

Anacardiaceae - Cashew, Sumac

Order

Sapindales - Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies, Soapberries, cashews, mahoganies, and allies

Class

Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots

Phylum

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes.



Uses


Economic Value

In addition to fresh food, it can be canned or made into preserves and jams, etc. Its leaves and bark can be used as yellow dyes.

Beauty Improvement Value

Mangos have cosmetic effects and nourish the skin.



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