Mango is a tropical evergreen tree that, under favorable conditions, can grow into a real giant, so many amateur gardeners are carried away by the idea of \u200b\u200bgrowing this "miracle" at home. This idea can be realized only if all the intricacies of planting and caring for mangoes are observed. Today you will learn everything about the features of growing mango from a stone at home (detailed photo instructions are attached).
The subtleties of planting mango
To grow a healthy and robust mango seed plant quickly, only freshly cored should be used. If this is not available to you, try to protect the sensitive mango seed and store it in proper conditions until planting. A small container of damp sawdust is ideal for storing the bone. Also prepare a suitable container for planting: for this purpose, use a small plastic cup, in which you should first make a small drainage hole.
Council. For planting, it is best to take a seed of an overripe mango: if you use a seed of an unripe fruit as a planting material, the likelihood that it will germinate will be minimal.
After the preliminary preparations are over, you can proceed directly to the planting process. But before that, you should peel the seed from the skin: this will significantly increase the chances of its germination. It is better to use a knife to complete the procedure, but you should act very carefully so as not to get hurt. Immediately after extraction, the seed is treated with a fungicide solution to protect against pests, which consider the seed to be an extremely tasty morsel.
For germination, take the bone of a ripe fruit
The time for planting the seed must be chosen correctly: in the tropics, mangoes are planted during the rainy season (early summer), respectively, and in our climate the plant will grow well when planted in June. Before sowing the seed, locate the root and place it in the soil so that the root is at the bottom. In this case, do not bury the mango bone completely (at least 1/4 should remain on the surface). Immediately after planting, slightly moisten the bone and soil from a spray bottle, then close the container with a lid to create a greenhouse effect.
When a young sprout begins to peek out of the soil, you must immediately remove the lid, and when it gets stronger, immediately transplant it into a larger container.
Council. Although mango is not a poisonous plant, those who have small children in the family should be extremely careful: if you try the leaves of a tree (and children can do this), the health consequences can be extremely unpleasant.
Plant care at home
If you want to grow a mango at home, be prepared for the fact that this plant is very whimsical and often loves to be capricious in any non-compliance with the required conditions. So, you should take the following plant care measures:
Attention. When grown indoors (including at home), the mango will grow in the form of an ornamental tropical tree, but you should not expect flowering and fruiting from it, since in such conditions the plant is not able to form a sufficiently powerful root system.
It is worth noting the fact that although mango cannot be called an unpretentious plant, large financial costs for its cultivation will not be required. The plant can deliver troubles to you only because of the need for complex and frequent care. And so, any amateur gardener can easily afford to grow a whole greenhouse of mango trees.
One small peculiarity of the mango tree is worth noting: in some cases, its leaves can change their color from traditional green to an unusual reddish. But do not worry about this: after a while, the usual color will return.
That's all there is to know about growing mangoes at home. As you can see, this process is not very complicated, but the result is impressive. Good luck!
Growing mango at home: video
Mango is a juicy fruit with a unique taste and exotic in the Russian latitudes. But with the desire and a little patience, you can grow a mango tree from a seed and at home. But it is worth noting that the tree that will grow on the windowsill will be more decorative than fruitful. In appearance, the tree resembles a palm tree - with its large dense evergreen leaves.
If the mango is grafted to a fruit-bearing tree on the site, then it is quite possible that in a few years the first fruits will appear on it. In general, the process of growing this amazing plant is not so difficult that even a novice gardener can handle it.
How to plant a mango
It is quite obvious that it is safer to grow a mango tree from a ready-made shoot. But in our latitudes to find quality seedling can be very complex and costly. Therefore, an option is described below how to plant a mango seed.
A few days after the emergence of the sprout and the first leaves, the film can be removed.
How to care for a mango tree
Mango tree can grow big and strong subject to the rules of care. Here are some important tips for growing this tree:
By observing these conditions of care, you can grow a strong and resilient tree.
How to prune a mango
In its natural environment, the mango tree can grow up to forty meters in height. Therefore, for planting at home, it is advised to choose dwarf varietieswhich are actually not that small. In any case, you will have to trim the tree.
The mango tree itself tolerates this procedure quite easily. But it is best done during a period when growth is slowing down. That is, in the fall or winter. You can start pruning after the tree has reached one meter in height. Required need to process slices garden pitch. Thanks to this agent, germs and infections will not get inside the tree, wax, paraffin wax, rosin and other protective substances are part of the garden varnish. Plus, so the cut site will heal faster.
Pitted mango
About the mango tree
As mentioned above, growing fruit on a mango tree growing at home is almost impossible. But nevertheless it is a very beautiful plant. Depending on the stage of growth the color of the leaves changes - from light green in youth, to dark green at a more mature age, sometimes the leaves may even acquire a purple hue.
Mango looks especially beautiful during the flowering period - bright yellow or red flowers, gathering in bouquets, fall down in amazing bunches.
The mango fruit itself contains many nutrients and vitamins, and is an excellent dietary product - with a lot of satiety, it contains few calories. is he able to improve vision and boost immunity with regular use. It is also a natural antidepressant, protecting its consumer from depression and stress.
Mango fruits are eaten fresh, candied fruits are made. It is also often used in cosmetology, because its juice moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin. Growing mango at home, you need to know that a broken branch produces poisonous juice, so you need to be careful if there are animals or small children at home.
Seed preparation for planting... Before planting, it is necessary to remove the seed from the fruit and release the seed. To do this, the mango fruit is cut into two halves, after which the stone is removed from it. It should be washed and carefully opened so as not to damage the contents.
It often happens that the bone does not open. In this case, you cannot split it with a hammer or other tool, because you can harm the future sprout. Place the kernel in a container of clean water and place it in a warm, well-lit place. The water needs to be changed periodically. Usually the bone swells and opens after 2 weeks.
The mango seed resembles a large bean. After removing it, it is required to process it with a special fungicide. This is done in order to protect the sprout from disease.
The processed seed is wrapped in a damp cloth or paper towel, placed in a plastic bag with a fastener and put away in a plastic container. You can put damp sawdust on the bottom of the container and place the seed on top. The entire structure is placed in a dark, warm place until the sprout appears. Germination occurs in 2-3 weeks. All this time the seed must not be allowed to dry.
Planting a seedling
Planting a seedling is carried out in an already prepared pot with an earthen mixture. It is better to immediately take the pot deeper so that the plant is not often transplanted. As for the soil, its composition can be universal. The main condition is a neutral acidity level. Otherwise, the seedling will slowly develop, and then completely wither away.
This is how it is done:
- On a house plant, a T-shaped incision is made with a sharp knife at a distance of 1-2 cm from the root collar.
- The edges of the incision are gently opened. The scion taken from the nursery is inserted there.
- The junction is secured with insulating tape.
If everything is done correctly, after about a month, the bud of the scion will begin to develop. In this case, after 90 days the main shoot of the tree should be cut slightly above the inoculation area. The resulting cut must be processed with garden varnish.
After grafting, the plant needs at least 3 years to grow a new crown. Only after this period will it begin to bloom and bear fruit. You should not expect a large harvest, since the mango flowers in the apartment are not pollinated very well. Fruit ripening occurs in 3-4 months.
It is quite possible to grow a mango from a stone at home. Such a tree will be a wonderful decoration for an apartment and will surprise your friends.
Aromatic, soft and juicy mango is highly valued by the inhabitants of our planet: it is considered the number one fruit in the world. And deservedly so. A rare tropical fruit has such a bright taste and richness of vitamins, and causes allergies only in the most rare cases. It tastes like a kind of mix of peach, pineapple and orange. And if at home in India mango is considered a familiar element of the diet, in our country it is still rare, exotic and expensive. Let's try to grow a mango tree at home directly from the seed.
Is exoticism on the windowsill real?
Mango is an evergreen tree, its fruits are colored in yellow, green, red shades or combinations thereof, the pulp is yellow or orange.
If you are going to grow a mango on your windowsill, immediately accept that the plant will be only decorative. For fruits to suddenly appear in your pot, a miracle must happen. Mango bears fruit only outdoors and under frost-free climatic conditions. Even a short cold snap to + 5 С ° leads to the death of flowers and fruits of the plant. A stable hot climate with moderate humidity is a suitable environment for growing mangoes. Therefore, it grows generously in India, Malaysia, East Africa and Asia, the Philippines and California (USA). In Europe, the fruit is cultivated in the Canary Islands (in Spain).
On the windowsill, you will grow a perennial exotic plant with bright green oblong leaves. With proper care, you can wait to bloom. Mango flowers are arranged in the form of panicles, have a light yellow or pink hue and smell nice.
Mango in the photo
Mango fruit 
Mango tree with fruits 
Mango at home
Preparing for landing
If you are going to plant a mango at home, you will need, first of all, the mango itself. Soft, ripe, even overripe, but not stale and without damage - such a fruit is ideally ready to sprout.
Important! When growing mangoes, be sure to choose a windowsill on the sunny side. Mango does not tolerate cold, abundant light and warmth are vital to it.
You will also need:
- a small pot with drainage holes;
- special soil;
- water;
- plastic bottle.
For the initial planting, select a small pot, slightly larger than a glass. Buy soil in specialized stores or flower departments, it is preferable to contain peat and sand in its composition. A light soil for succulents with an admixture of expanded clay or pebbles is a suitable option.
Planting process
- We extract the stone from the ripe fruit. To do this, cut it in half, take out the bone and clean it from the remnants of the pulp.
- If the fruit is well ripe, the seed may have already opened. Otherwise, you will need to open it yourself with a knife. This is done so that the sprout easily and without hindrance penetrates the ground and quickly begins to develop. Remove the seed from the shell carefully so as not to damage it. If the bone is very dense and you cannot split it, leave it to ripen. To do this, wrap the bone with a wet napkin and put it in a warm place. Remember to add water periodically to keep the cloth moist at all times. It can take up to two weeks for a seed to germinate.
Important! You need to clean the bone and extract the seed only immediately before planting in the ground. In order to prevent the formation of mold and pests, you can pre-treat the seed with a fungicide.
- Pour a 2 cm layer of pebble drainage into the bottom of the pot. Fill the pot with soil. Dig a hole in the center up to 3 cm deep, pour warm water and place the seed in the ground with its sharp end down so that a quarter of it remains above the ground. You do not need to fill up this part. If you position the seed correctly, then its root will be below, and ¼ part of it will be on the surface. Now water the planting thoroughly.
- We build a mini-greenhouse over the pot. To do this, cut off the plastic bottle and put the top with a lid on the pot. Now place the pot in a warm, well-lit place and wait for the shoots to emerge. Open the bottle cap periodically to allow air to flow. The bottle can be replaced with cling film stretched over the surface of the pot.
- The first shoots appear after about 3-4 weeks. All this time, do not forget to maintain moderate humidity and ensure a consistently high temperature (not lower than 22-25 C °).
- Young shoots need light, warmth and moisture. In addition to regular watering, spray the seedling.
- The grown, matured seedling is planted in a more spacious pot filled with fertile soil.
Step by step process in the photo
The strengthened seedling is transplanted into a more spacious pot 
The first shoots will appear in a few weeks 
Place the mango in a well-lit area 
Free the seed from the shell 
Remove the pulp from the bone 
Place the seed in the soil with the sprout down, leaving 1/4 part of it on the surface
Follow-up care
After 1–1.5 months after germination, add micronutrient fertilizer to the soil. It is recommended to add organic fertilizers to the soil a couple of times a month. In the summer, apply nitrogen-containing dressings once a week; by winter, reduce their amount to one per month.
Water and spray the plant regularly. If necessary, provide additional lighting and heating from artificial sources. Mango does not like cold, darkness and tightness.
Mango blooms in the sixth year of life, but in our latitudes this holiday may not come at all.
Don't be alarmed if your mango leaves turn reddish - this is normal for young shoots. Over time, they will change color to dark green. A healthy plant has leathery lanceolate leaves with slightly wavy edges.
Video: how to grow mango from seed at home
Growing a mango from a fruit seed is not difficult. The planting algorithm is simple, the leaving process is also simple. One should not expect fruits from the miracle tree. Waiting for the flowering time is already good. But getting an evergreen exotic plant that pleases the eye, decorates the interior and reminds of warm regions, where it is always summer, is already a lot.
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Mango is a stunning, vitamin-rich fruit with excellent palatability. The plant grows in tropical countries, so in Russia the fruits of the mango tree are quite expensive. Despite this, almost everyone has tried mango and knows that there is a bone inside this fruit. Mango seed is not difficult to germinate at home, following some recommendations.
The stone takes root perfectly in a flower pot if it is from a well-ripened fruit. First of all, you need to pay attention to the fruit itself. It should have a reddish or yellow skin. The pulp should be soft and juicy, and the bone should be easy to separate.
Preparation of the bone
It must be remembered that the seed must be germinated immediately from the fresh fruit. Dried bones will not germinate.
At the first stage, the bone must be well cleaned and rinsed under running water. This procedure will help to avoid grain rotting and death.
It is better to open the shell to shorten the germination time. To do this, you need to slightly cut the top layer with a knife. If the fruit is ripe, then the shell will easily open completely, and inside you can find a seed that is already starting to germinate. If it is difficult to open the top layer, you should not continue trying to extract the seed - it will germinate in any case, only it will take more time.
Germination
Before planting, the nucleolus should be germinated. This can be done in several ways.
- The first option is to put the bone in a glass of clean water at room temperature. The water needs to be changed every two days.
- The second method is germination in wet gauze. The seed is wrapped in a cloth soaked in clean water. Care should be taken to keep the gauze moist at all times.
After two weeks, you can see the sprout. This means the mango is ready to plant.
Planting mango
After the seed has been prepared and a sprout has appeared, the mango is planted in the soil. But first you need to prepare and purchase everything you need. Required:
- The container in which the plant will be planted. The container should be with a hard bottom and deep enough, since the roots of mangoes reach large sizes;
- Drainage to be placed at the bottom of the pot;
- The soil. Better universal substrate.
The drainage is filled up, the soil is in the container - you can start planting. In the ground, you need to make a depression for the bone. The stone, planted down by the root, and the sprout that has peeped out are sprinkled with earth. From above, you can organize a greenhouse from a glass jar or a cut plastic bottle.
At first, the mango grows for a long time, and the sprout can appear only after a month. After the sprout appears, the plant will begin to stretch rapidly.
Plant care
Proper care promotes rapid plant growth. The mango pot is best placed on a windowsill, where there is a lot of natural light. From time to time you need to walk the plant, removing the greenhouse. When the first leaves appear on the tree, the greenhouse can be removed completely. But the temperature in the room where the mango is located must be stable - without sudden changes and not lower than 23 degrees.
Since the plant is tropical, and in the tropics the air is distinguished by its humidity, this fact should be taken into account when leaving. The leaves should be sprayed with clean water regularly.
Subject to all conditions, the tree will grow very quickly. In nature, it reaches 20 meters. At home, this is impossible and unnecessary. The branches must be cut to form the crown. It is recommended to pinch the top after the eighth leaf has formed. If the crown is well formed after the first pruning, then later the branches are only pinched.
The plant does not tolerate tightness. If the container is too small, transplant the mango into a larger pot.
Mango transplant
Since the tree grows very quickly, it needs to be replanted often - once a year, until it reaches 4-5 years of age. Do not do this immediately after the sprouts appear, even if the container is very small. The plant is sensitive, and careless actions can destroy an immature sprout. It is best to transplant the mango into a larger pot after a year.
For 6-7 years of life, the plant can bloom. After three months, it will bear fruit. But mango grown from purchased fruit seeds rarely bear fruit. To achieve sweet, juicy fruits, you can graft the bud of a fruiting mango purchased from the nursery into the tree.