In recent years, many people have planted fruits in pots on their balconies. There are many fruit trees suitable for planting on balconies, such as figs, peaches, dragon fruits, etc. In addition, mangoes can also be planted. Let’s learn about mango potted planting tips. What a coup.

1. Prepare flower pots

You need to prepare flower pots for planting mangoes. The flower pots should be large enough. After all, mangoes are trees, not flowers. The flower pots are too small. There is not enough soil to meet the growth needs of mangoes. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a flower pot with a diameter of more than 50 cm.

2. Prepare soil

Generally, fruit trees prefer loose and fertile sandy soil. When preparing planting soil, it is necessary to increase the sand content and soil nutrients in the soil. Therefore, you can add some fine sand, farmyard manure, and commercially available organic fertilizer to the soil. It should be noted that farmyard manure must be fermented before use.

3. Plant mango seedlings

Dig a small hole in the center of the flowerpot, the depth of which just covers the roots of the seedlings. Put the seedlings into the pit and fill the surrounding area with soil. Press the soil around the seedlings with your hands. Water immediately after planting. Be sure to water thoroughly for the first time. When the fruit tree is just planted, the soil in the pot will be relatively loose, so water it abundantly. It allows the soil to settle and makes it stronger.

4. Pruning management

When the mango sapling reaches a height of about 50 cm, the top of the sapling should be cut off to allow the mango to grow side branches at this height. The purpose is to shape the tree so that the fruit tree can rationally utilize the space to grow, and at the same time, it can also speed up the flowering and fruiting of mangoes.

5. Fertilization management

Mango growth requires a certain amount of fertilizer. If there is insufficient fertilizer, the mango leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and the mango may die due to severe fertilizer deficiency, so fertilization is very important. Fertilizer should be applied according to the condition of the leaves. If the leaves are dark green, no fertilization is required. On the other hand, if the leaves are thin and yellow, you need to fertilize. If chemical fertilizer is used, the fertilizer should be kept as far away from the mango roots as possible when fertilizing. Because chemical fertilizers are too close to the root system, they can easily cause root burning. Not only will the fertilizer not have the effect of top dressing, but it will also cause the death of the mangoes.

6. Watering management

Mango trees do not need much water, but potted plant maintenance requires regular watering. Water regularly after the soil is dry. After the second year Wait until 5 to 6 centimeters of the soil is dry before watering. Increase watering when flowering or fruiting occurs.

7. Pest control

Mango tree pests are mainly caused by mealybugs and red spider mites, which will hinder the growth of mango trees and can be controlled with organic pesticides.

The above is an introduction to some tips for growing mango in pots. Mango is known as the king of fruits and is a very popular tropical fruit. You can try it in pots.