How to plant a mango potted plant
This article provides a detailed explanation of how to plant and care for mango potted plants. Let's take a look together.
It is no longer a rare sight to see flowers and fruits planted on balconies. Almost every household plants a few pots of flowers or fruit trees on their balconies, as these green plants not only bring the beauty of nature but also decorate the balcony, creating a different kind of scenery. The most popular plants on balconies these days are those that bear edible fruits. These fruit trees, when planted on balconies, can decorate them just like flowers, and in addition, they can provide delicious fruit to those who grow them every year.
Therefore, in recent years, more and more people have started growing fruits on their balconies, and potted fruit trees have gradually become the favorite of balcony gardeners. For these people, if they don't have a few fruit trees at home, they feel不好意思 (ashamed) to call themselves balcony gardeners. There are many fruit trees suitable for planting on balconies, such as figs, grapes, apples, peaches, plums, dragon fruit, and many more. Today, I will introduce a tropical fruit, which is recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the top ten fruits, known as the "king of fruits" — it is the mango.
Many people are very familiar with mangoes because they are so delicious that those who have tasted them are deeply attracted to their unique flavor. Many people mistakenly think that mangoes are a local fruit, but this is a wrong perception. Mangoes are originally from India and are an imported fruit, although it is difficult to trace who exactly introduced them to China.
I don't want to delve into the history of mangoes, as our main topic today is how to plant mangoes on balconies. Let's not waste time and look at the planting method of potted mangoes, which is very simple, and you will also be able to do it after reading.
How to plant a potted mango
Firstly, as usual, we need to prepare a pot for planting mangoes. The pot should be large enough, as mangoes are trees, not flowers, and a small pot with insufficient soil cannot meet the growth needs of mangoes. Therefore, a pot with a diameter of more than 50 centimeters is recommended. Of course, using a large water tank would be even better.
Next, we need to prepare the soil for planting mangoes. Soil is the foundation for the growth of fruit trees and is crucial for their growth, so we cannot afford to be careless. We must take the soil preparation seriously. Generally, fruit trees prefer loose and fertile sandy soil, so when preparing the planting soil, we need to increase the sand content and soil nutrients. To achieve this, we can add some fine sand and some organic fertilizer or commercially available organic fertilizer to the soil. It is important to note that organic fertilizers should be fermented before use.
Then, we need to solve the problem of seedlings. Without fruit tree seedlings, all planting efforts are in vain. Fruit tree seedlings are very easy to find in the market, and many fruit tree seedling stores sell them. If you can't find them, you can also buy them online, as online shopping is so developed these days. It would be a pity not to use it. It is important to note that potted fruit trees must use grafted seedlings, as grafted seedlings bear fruit quickly and do not grow too vigorously, making them very suitable for planting in pots.
Finally, we need to plant the purchased mango seedlings. This is very simple: first, fill the pot with the soil prepared in advance. Then, dig a small hole in the center of the pot, with the depth just covering the roots of the seedlings. Place the seedlings in the hole and fill the surrounding area with soil, then press the soil around the seedlings with your hands. After planting, water immediately, and the first watering must be thorough, as the soil in the pot is relatively loose when the fruit trees are first planted. A large amount of watering allows the soil to settle naturally, making the soil more compact.
How to plant a potted mango
Pruning of potted mangoes
Mangoes can take root and sprout quickly after planting. When the mango seedlings grow to about 50 centimeters in height, we need to cut off the top of the seedlings to allow the mango to grow lateral branches at this height. The purpose is to shape the tree and allow the fruit tree to grow in a space-efficient manner, as well as to speed up flowering and fruiting. If the branches grow too dense or too numerous in the future, they will also need to be pruned appropriately to ensure that the branches are evenly distributed in space, with the overall pruning aimed at maintaining ventilation and light penetration through the tree.
Fertilizing of potted mangoes
Mangoes, like other fruit trees, require a certain amount of fertilizer for growth. If the fertilizer is insufficient, the leaves of mangoes will turn yellow and fall off, and severe deficiency may even lead to death. Therefore, fertilizing is also an important task that should not be neglected. Fertilizers are mainly organic, as organic fertilizers provide more comprehensive nutrition than compound fertilizers, containing various nutrients, and are also healthier without chemical pollution. Fertilization should be based on the condition of the leaves. If the leaves are green and glossy, it means that the nutrients in the pot are sufficient and no additional fertilization is needed. Conversely, if the leaves are weak and yellow, fertilization is required. When fertilizing, if chemical fertilizers are used, the fertilizer should be kept away from the mango roots, as chemicals too close can burn the mango roots, not only failing to achieve the desired fertilizing effect but also easily leading to the death of the mango.
As long as you water and fertilize regularly, mangoes can bloom and bear fruit as early as the second year after planting. The method of planting potted mangoes is that simple. Those who enjoy mangoes should also plant one on their own balcony!
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