Mangosteen tree growth habit Mangosteen, which we often say, is actually the common name of Mangji persimmon. In some places, it is also called Mangosteen, Mangosteen, Inverted Nianzi, etc. It is a small tree that blooms in September and is also a famous tropical fruit.
Mangosteen grows slowly, and tastes sweet, tender and juicy after maturity. Bamboo fruit contains a special material cost, which can reduce drying, cooling and fever reduction. It has the effect of reducing fire and can overcome the dryness and heat of durian. Rich in protein and fat, it has a good nutritional effect on the body. Where do mangosteen trees like to grow? Mangosteen trees are tropical fruits originating in Maluku, which are widely planted in tropical areas of Asia and Africa. At present, they are introduced and suitable for planting in Taiwan Province, Guangdong, Fujian and Yunnan.
Mangosteen trees generally like to live in hilly areas or hillsides, dense forests or sparse forests in tropical regions.
Mangosteen tree growth environment Mangosteen has a wide range of soil adaptability, but it will grow better in sandy soil with rich organic matter and pH value in the range of 5-6.5. In addition, mangosteen trees need a lot of water when growing, but the drainage conditions in the garden are good. Generally, the temperature higher than 40 degrees or lower than 5 degrees is easy to cause plant death.
However, mangosteen grows slowly, and it usually takes seven or eight years from planting to fruiting. If seeds are used for propagation and colonization, it takes about ten years to bear fruit. If grafting is used, it only takes about a year to bear fruit.
Mangosteen trees are generally planted by cutting, grafting, layering and branching, and can be transplanted all year round. Among them, cutting is to select strong mangosteen branches and insert them into the seedbed to make them become a complete plant.
The growth conditions of mangosteen trees should be no weeds before planting mangosteen trees, and human and animal manure should be applied, and drainage ditches should be established at the same time. When planting, the branches of diseases and pests and weak branches and leaves should be cut off in time, and too many leaves can be cut off appropriately to avoid excessive evaporation of plant water.
In addition, mangosteen seedlings only need weak light when growing, so effective shading and sun protection are needed. The amount of fertilizer applied in rainy season can be increased appropriately; In addition, the occurrence of diseases and insect pests of mangosteen trees is relatively rare, and the prevention of aphids, scabies and thrips is generally done.
Mangosteen trees grow slowly, and it takes seven or eight years from cultivation to fruiting in the growth process of mangosteen trees that are suitable for environmental conditions for several times. The fruit ripens in May-10, and the yield is higher in August-10.