How many years does mangosteen bear fruit?

Introduction to Mangosteen Planting

Mangosteen has a wide adaptability to soil. Compared with clay, it prefers sandy loam that is rich in organic matter, loose, fertile, and has a pH value of 5-6.5. Mangosteen is generally planted from February to May each year and has a lifespan of up to 70 years. It has also been introduced or trial-planted in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong and Yunnan, China. Mangosteen is divided into oily bamboo fruit, flower bamboo fruit and sand bamboo fruit.

Mangosteen planting results in a few years

Mangosteen grows relatively slowly. It takes seven or eight years from cultivation to fruiting. Choose thicker soil layers. If the soil is too shallow, mangosteen will not be able to grow. Pay attention to loosening the soil and clean the surrounding area once a year.

Grafted mangosteen blooms and bears fruit

Grafted mangosteen seedlings cannot bear fruit in the same year. They need to be maintained for a certain period of time, and efforts must be made in watering, fertilizing, and lighting. It usually takes 6 years to bear fruit.

Potted mangosteen fruiting

Potted mangosteen can bear fruit, but its lifespan is relatively long, so it needs to be maintained for a long time after planting. It takes at least 7-10 years from the beginning of cultivation to the fruiting.

Why doesn't mangosteen bear fruit?

The reason why mangosteen does not bear fruit may be that it is kept under strong light, and the leaves of the plant are prone to water loss and withering. In addition, mangosteen develops very slowly and bears fruit very slowly. It is usually very difficult to wait until the fruit is ripe. Some may not even bear fruit, and some growers think they will not bear fruit.

Key points for high-yield cultivation of mangosteen

Mangosteen grows slowly and should not be watered excessively. It generally requires a relatively balanced and stable amount of water, but it should not lack water either. Just keep the soil slightly moist. During the period of vigorous growth, more nutrients can be provided to maintain the circulation of nutrients. If the nutrients in the soil are consumed a lot, fertilizer can be applied to the soil or sprayed on the leaves.