I have a 5ft tree that was germinated from a seed.
No, it doesn't have to be grafted, but you would get fruit sooner. A seed grown tree likely won't produce for six years.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/growing-mango-trees.htm
Hi, I plant a Mango plant in March (Southern California) but it got cold damage. I removed the dead leaves, and cut the stem till I saw the green portion. Would it survive? Please let me know Thanks Lakshmi
It does sound like you have done what you needed to. I would add just a few things, however.
It looks like a bacteria has made its way into the injury, which can be mitigated by a fungicide. These are usually bactericides, as well. Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
Keeping track of the pH, nutrient content, and moisture can help, as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
White patches can be powdery mildew, but I would expect that to be on the leaves, not the trunk. There also is a white scale that likes mangos. Another possibility is tree lichen, which is harmless.
Here is a group of articles on mangos that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/mango-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/fruit-tree-lichen-and-moss.htm
ave stopped and all leaves have brown tips including the new little shoot edges? The tree has been in the ground 3 years and we definitely give it a good watering with our shower watering and retic, I am in a very clay heavy area in an arid zone but I dug quite a big hole with lots of sand and compost matter when planting. I am wondering if salt build up is the cause as our water contains a lot of limestone. I am trying to flush with rainwater and trace elements as I’m guessing the tree is unable to uptake nutrients because an excess of something..please help
This is the classic example of the fungus species, Pestalotiopsis. This is unfortunate for your trees. Treatment will be fungicides, but it is unlikely to recover completely. This devastating fungus is quite deadly to trees and plants.
There are some interesting things that this fungus is capable of, however. This has been found to consume certain plastics, and without oxygen or light! Very useful. I do have a culture, myself, and was investigating an accidental escape into my house plants this morning, actually.
While you can, this article will give you some treatment options:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
This collection of articles will help you with the care of Mango trees:
My mango plant (Mallika variety) recently had what seemed like a mealybug infestation. I applied EndAll pesticide and 70% isopropyl alcohol, and now the bugs mostly seem to be gone. However, I notice that the leaves are browning and blotching as follows. The soil also seems ridden with bugs (see the white-ish layer at the top, though all soil seems to have lots of tiny insects). I just bought a greenhouse, new grow lights, and am monitoring the temperature of its indoor surroundings. I am not sure how to treat the mango, nor if it can survive. It used to be a rapid grower this summer and extremely healthy -- I don't know what happened and how to restore it to health. Thanks in advance for your help.
It may be tipburn. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/what-causes-mango-tipburn.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/growing-mango-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/mango-tree-diseases.htm
Teo Spengler's article on Mango Tipburn indicates it is caused by a magnesium deficiency. She then recommends a foliar spray of Kcl. Table salt has no magnesium in it.
I see! Thank you. This should have recommended epsom salts, which will give the tree magnesium and sulfur. I cannot change or edit articles, however, I can let the editors know that there is a mistake, here.
The tree is 2yrs old (grafted). About 2 1/2 ft tall with many little mangos growing all on one side of the tree.I am concerned that it's too many for the tree to support and be healthy. What is a safe amount to allow to grow. Last year the tree was a foot & 1/2 and I allowed 1 mango to mature. Help Thanks
I did research but didn't find any information on removing early fruit other than they usually start fruiting the third of fourth year. You can try removing every other one and see if it looks like your tree will support the remainder. If not, continue to remove fruits. Also, since they are growing on one side, you may want to rotate the container so all sides get the same amount of sun.
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/miami-dade/documents/tropical-fruit/CommonMangoQuestionsRevised.pdf
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG216
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST404