Mango
Mangifera indica
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Mangifera
- Species:
- Mangifera indica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Food Forest:
- Plant contains edible parts
Native Range
United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae), fir tussock moth (Orgyia detrita), Honeydew moth (Cryptoblabes gnidiella), koa seedworm (Cryptophlebia illepida), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella), Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota stultana), Peridroma cinctipennis, Phidotricha erigens, Synchlora gerularia, Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers deep soils with good fertility