Mangosteen.

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Nivel de cuidados

Difícil

Tipo de planta

Tropical fruit tree

Luz

Partial shade to bright indirect light

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

20 to 80 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 11 a 12

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to mimic its native rainforest home. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal poor drainage or low humidity. It requires high humidity and protection from cold drafts to stay healthy.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist at all times without letting it dry out completely.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Lightly trim dead or crossing branches once a year to maintain shape.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its container as it dislikes root disturbance.

Suelo

Rich, well draining, acidic soil

pH del suelo

5.0 to 6.5

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

70 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Long lived perennial, often exceeding 50 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally non toxic, but the yellow latex in the rind can cause mild irritation if it contacts sensitive skin.

Niños

The fruit has a hard rind that can be difficult for small children to open without assistance.

Alérgenos por contacto

The yellow sap found in the rind may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this tree.

Comestibilidad

The fruit is delicious, but the thick rind contains latex and tannins that are not meant for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Thick, leathery dark green leaves
• Deep purple, smooth fruit rind
• Snow white, juicy fruit segments
• Slow growing evergreen habit

Altura

6 a 25m

Anchura

3 a 8m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

greenish white, red, 4 a 6cm

Frutos

purple, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Mangosteen borer — Larvae tunnel into the fruit, causing damage and secondary infections.
• Root rot — Fungal pathogens thrive in waterlogged soil and damage the root system.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, grafting

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

Keep the tree in a warm, humid environment above 15 degrees Celsius at all times. Avoid cold drafts and ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

En maceta

It is generally not suitable for containers unless you have a very large, climate controlled greenhouse.

Plant young trees under a canopy of taller fruit trees to mimic their natural rainforest understory habitat.

Buenas compañeras

• Musa — Provides essential shade for young mangosteen trees.
• Durian — Shares similar tropical requirements and thrives in the same orchard environment.

Especies parecidas

• Garcinia prainiana — A smaller relative that is also grown for its edible fruit.

Ciencia

Familia

Clusiaceae

Género

Garcinia

Orden

Malpighiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Archipelago.

Conservación

It is not currently listed as endangered, but wild populations are increasingly threatened by habitat loss in Southeast Asia.

It thrives in the deep shade of tropical rainforests, requiring high rainfall and constant warmth to survive.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, escarabajos

Usos

culinary fruit, ornamental shade tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow a mangosteen in a pot?

It is very difficult due to their slow growth and need for high humidity and consistent tropical heat.

Why is my tree growing so slowly?

Mangosteens are naturally very slow growing, especially in their first few years.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name honors French botanist Laurent Garcin, while the specific epithet refers to the fruit.

Bueno saberlo

• Mangosteens are apomictic, meaning they produce seeds without fertilization.
• The number of stigma lobes on the bottom of the fruit indicates how many segments are inside.
• Queen Victoria reportedly offered a reward to anyone who could bring her a fresh mangosteen.
• It takes 8 to 15 years for a tree to bear its first fruit.

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