So this thing has been growing/wrapping around my grandma's mango tree for years, and by the looks of it, I'd say it's not good (although we've been eating the tree's mangoes for years now and they're delicious). Still, does any one have an idea as to what it is and/or how to get rid of it? ***Pictures included below*** 2 pictures of the infection 2 pictures of the Julie mangoes (which seem to be unaffected)
It appears to be a type of Euonymous. They can be quite invasive and very difficult to get rid of. I would recommend keeping all vines cut, and apply round up, or any other strong herbicide DIRECTLY to the cut part of the vine, UNDILUTED, and with a paintbrush or other tool.
This will be the best way to get rid of it without harming anything else around.
Here is an article to help you get your mangoes back to health, and care for them properly once the pest is dead: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/growing-mango-trees.htm
Mango and guava pruning.
Straight cuts are fine. Angled cuts are for rooting, since it offers more surface area.
The time of year is important, though. Pruning them at the wrong time will cause disease.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/how-to-trim-a-mango-tree.htm
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/guava/guava-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/how-to-trim-a-mango-tree.htm
Can I use lime sulfur on mangos and fig tree that have fruit
Try and avoid the fruit, but make sure that your solution is VERY diluted out. Using this during the growing season requires special care. This article will help you to use this correctly:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/using-lime-sulfur-in-gardens.htm
An alternative, for when they are actively growing is a soil treatment. Use DOLOMITIC LIME and WETTABLE SULFUR together in the soil and water in.
This basically has a similar effect, but it is being taken up by the roots and can be added at any time.
It was fertilized and it was taken care of for disease, but it’s still not flowering even though the tree looks healthy.
It can take several years to recover from infection. I would expect, at least, 3 or 4 years before you start to notice things return back to normal. If it still doesn't return to normal, then you may want to continue treating for infection.
Next would come looking at environmental factors. You may only be able to control one of those- How much food it receives.
Too much nitrogen and not enough phosphorus and potassium will cause a lack of flowering.
Here are some articles that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/mango-tree-not-producing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/how-to-trim-a-mango-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/growing-mango-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/mango-tree-diseases.htm
There are many, many ants living in the mango tree.. Is this common? If I should get rid of them, how do I do that? Thanks!
You may have an aphid problem that is attracting the ants. Here is help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-aphids-and-ants.htm
What is pinching a mango plant and what does it do?
It is far too young to pinch without knowledge on how to care for a low branching tree! Pinching now will make branching start too low to the soil level, which will invite pests, and disease.
Pinching, or cutting off the very tip of a plant can help structure, but you will want to do this at least 3 or 4 feet off of the ground to make sure that it has enough airflow close to the root zone.
Topping should occur after the first or second year when grown to its full potential. If it doesn't reach 3 or 4 feet by next year, then you may want to look into lighting the tree with horticultural lighting, as it will mean that the tree does not have enough light to grow to its potential.
Pinching this young will be reserved for Bonsai specimens, and will require quite a bit of knowledge on caring for this type of container grown tree, so it isn't recommended if you only have one tree to experiment on.
Here is an article that will help you to care for Mango in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/mango-trees-in-pots.htm
I have raised a plant in a pot indoors; can I plant outdoors from here on?
Although I am not familiar with the climate of your country, a quick search reveals a mild climate with lows that do not fall below what a Mango can handle.
You should be able to proceed with planting.
Here is an article that will help you to care for these trees outdoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/growing-mango-trees.htm