"Queen of Fruits" Mangosteen: Propagation Methods and Growing Conditions

Mangosteen, also known as manggis, duonianzi, fengguo and so on, is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia with a unique flavor, hailed as the “Queen of Fruits.” So, what propagation methods and growing conditions does mangosteen have?Let's find out together!

1. Mangosteen propagation methods

1. Cutting propagation

Taking a fresh stem of mangosteen and inserting it into a seedbed so that it grows into a complete plant is called cutting.

2. Grafting propagation

Grafting the bud or branch of mangosteen onto another rootstock can also be used for propagation.

3. Layering propagation

Using the branches of the mother mangosteen plant, pressing them into the soil so that they take root and thereby producing new plants, is called layering. The layering method is easy to carry out, requires no special management after layering, and has a high survival rate.

4. Division propagation

Division propagation is the method of separating the rhizome of mangosteen from the mother plant and planting it separately to form an independent new plant. This method is highly efficient, has a high survival rate, and is simple to carry out.

2. Mangosteen growing conditions

1. Soil environment

To grow mangosteen, the soil should be chosen for high fertility and high nutrient content. If the land has been used for rotating many crops, it may not be as nutrient-rich, and the soil layer should be somewhat thicker. You can choose wasteland or abandoned fields. Note that the chosen location should have plenty of water sources nearby. Before planting mangosteen, the land should be weeded to remove weeds, then dug and fertilized. The fertilizer should be livestock manure.

2. Clearing rhizomes and loosening soil

After mangosteen has been planted, the soil rhizomes should be cleared once every year, and the time can be July or August each year. When loosening the soil, remove the poorly growing and aging bamboo rhizomes. After clearing the rhizomes, water the mangosteen and apply organic fertilizer to replenish nutrients and water in time. Mangosteen bamboo rhizomes sprout once every four years, so fertilizer should be applied in time so that the new bamboo rhizomes grow faster and better. In the second year, 600 mother bamboos can be kept per mu.

3. Growing techniques

Mangosteen likes a hot and humid growing environment. Once the land is dry, water it in time, and be sure to control the amount of water well. Do not let water accumulate, otherwise it is easy to cause root rot and affect its growth. Once mangosteen shows female yellow disease, spray it with pesticide immediately.

Mangosteen will not bear fruit in the first few years, so growing mangosteen requires more patience. However, there is no need to worry, as the returns will gradually increase later on.

The above is the summary of mangosteen propagation methods and growing conditions compiled for you. Mangosteen has promising growing prospects and rich economic benefits. Paying attention to reasonable growing methods can lead to high yields. We hope this article can help everyone.