Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Clusiaceae

Genus:

Garcinia

Species:

Garcinia mangostana

USDA Symbol:

GAMA10

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.8 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers deep, organic matter-rich soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

20–45 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability rapidly when dried. Warm, humid conditions required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI