CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 20 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green; young leaves often reddish or bronze
4.Flowers – Yellowish-white, borne in terminal panicles
5.Fruits – Medium to large, oblong with orange pulp; rich, sweet flavor with mild acidity
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree; suitable for smaller spaces or container growing
7.Feed – Well-balanced fertilizer or compost every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Moderate; ensure regular deep watering during dry spells and flowering
9.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil
10.Sunlight – Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C); avoid frost-prone areas

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, warm spot with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weed growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Mangifera indica
2.Common names: Mallika Mango
3.Hindi: मल्लिका आम (Mallikā Ām)
4.Tamil: மல்லிகா மாம்பழம் (Mallikā Māmpaḻam)
5.Telugu: మల్లిక మామిడి (Mallika Māmidi)
6.Kannada: ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾ ಮಾವು (Mallikā Māvu)
7.Marathi: मल्लिका आंबा (Mallikā Āmbā)
8.Malayalam: മല്ലിക മാങ്ങ (Mallikā Māṅṅa)