My Mangosteen Tree First Fruits Aborting

Question

My mangosteen tree has started fruiting for the first time. Fruits are few and only starting to increase in size. But some have aborted. What can do to prevent all fruits aborting. Please help.

Answer 1

Mangosteen is very difficult to grow and is truly a tropical fruit. It needs specific requirements which are covered below. They need a lot of water, so your tree may be drought stressed. Here is how to care for it:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mangosteen/mangosteen-fruit-trees.htm

https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=3071&dt=2&g=12

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/stlucieco/2021/04/19/can-you-grow-mangosteen-in-florida/