How to plant a mango potted plant
An introduction to how to plant a mango potted plant and the cultivation and maintenance of potted mango trees for the readers who are concerned, let's share the detailed content next.
Nowadays, it is no longer a rare thing to grow flowers and fruits on the balcony, almost every household will plant a few pots of flowers or fruit trees on the balcony, as these green plants not only bring the beauty of nature to people but also decorate the balcony, bringing a different kind of beauty. And the most popular plants on the balcony at the moment are those edible fruits. These fruit trees planted on the balcony can have the same decorative effect as flowers, in addition, potted fruit trees can also provide delicious fruits for the person who grows them every year.
Therefore, in recent years, more and more people are growing fruit on the balcony, and potted fruit trees have gradually become the favorite of balcony enthusiasts. For these people, if there are no several fruit trees at home, they would feel ashamed to say they are part of the balcony group. There are many fruit trees suitable for planting on the balcony, such as figs, grapes, apples, peaches, plums, pitayas, and so on, too many to count. Today, the editor is going to 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.
Mangoes are very familiar to many people because they are so delicious, and those who have eaten them are deeply attracted by their unique taste. Many people in life think that mango is a local fruit, which is actually a misconception. Because mangoes are native to India, they are an exotic fruit, but it is difficult to verify who introduced them into the country.
As for the history of mangoes, the editor does not want to trace the roots, because our main topic today is how to plant mangoes on the balcony. Let's not beat around the bush and take a look at the planting method of potted mangoes, it's very simple, and you will also be able to do it after reading.
How to plant potted mangoes
Firstly, as usual, we need to prepare a pot for planting mangoes. The pot should be large enough, after all, mango is a tree, not a flower, and a small pot won't have enough soil to meet the growth needs of the mango. Therefore, a pot with a diameter of more than 50 centimeters is recommended. Of course, using a large water tank to grow is even better.
Next, we need to prepare the soil for planting mangoes. Soil is the cornerstone of fruit tree growth and is crucial to the growth of fruit trees, so we cannot 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 nutrition. To achieve this, we can add some fine sand and some farmyard manure or commercial organic fertilizer to the soil. It is important to note that farmyard manure should be fermented before use.
Then, we need to solve the problem of seedlings. Without fruit tree seedlings, all planting is just talk. Fruit tree seedlings are very easy to buy in the market, with many fruit tree seedling stores selling them. If you can't find them, you can also buy them online, as online shopping is so developed nowadays. 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 of the hole just enough to cover the root of the seedling. Place the seedling in the hole and fill the surrounding area with soil, then press the soil around the seedling 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 tree is just planted, and a large amount of watering can allow the soil to settle naturally, making the soil more solid.
How to plant potted mangoes
Pruning of potted mangoes
Mangoes can quickly take root and sprout 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 reasonable space, and it can also speed up the flowering and fruiting of mangoes. If the branches grow too dense and too many in the future, they also need to be pruned appropriately to ensure that the branches are evenly distributed in space, with the overall pruning aiming for ventilation and light transmission in the tree shape.
Fertilizing of potted mangoes
Mangoes, like other fruit trees, need a certain amount of fertilizer to grow. If the fertilizer is insufficient, the leaves of the mango tree will turn yellow and fall off, and severe deficiency of fertilizer may even cause death, so fertilizing is also very important and should not be neglected. The main fertilizer is usually organic fertilizer, as organic fertilizer is more comprehensive in nutrition, containing various nutrient elements, and it is also healthier, without chemical pollution. Fertilization should be based on the condition of the leaves, if the leaves are lush and glossy, it means that the nutrients in the pot are sufficient and no fertilization is needed. Conversely, if the leaves are weak and yellowish, fertilization is needed. 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 effect of top dressing but also easily causing the death of the mango.
As long as regular watering and fertilizing are done, mangoes can bloom and bear fruit as early as the second year after planting. The planting method of potted mangoes is so simple, and those who love to eat mangoes should also plant a pot on their own balcony!
The above introduction (Green Plant Enthusiast Website) on how to plant a mango potted plant and the detailed introduction of the planting and maintenance of potted mango trees is hoped to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.