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Mango care requirements
water
Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during the flowering and fruiting stage to encourage production. Provide drainage to prevent root rot.
soil
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH range 5.5–7.5 is ideal. Avoid heavy clay and waterlogged soils. Amend with compost or aged manure.
light
Full sun; requires 8+ hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting. Insufficient light reduces flowering and fruit production.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Mango
- fiber_manual_recordSunken, discolored, or cracked lesions on bark, stems, or branches
- fiber_manual_recordOozing sap or dark staining around the lesion
- fiber_manual_recordDieback of the branch or stem beyond the canker site
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Common causes in Mango
Canker is a general term for localized bark and wood lesions caused by various fungal pathogens (such as Nectria or Cytospora) or, less commonly, bacteria, which typically enter through wounds, pruning cuts, or frost damage, especially on stressed plants.
healing
How to treat canker in Mango
Prune out affected branches well below the canker margin, disinfecting tools between cuts, and improve overall plant vigor to help it resist further infection.
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Preventing canker in Mango
Avoid wounding bark, prune during dry weather, and keep plants well watered and fed to reduce stress that predisposes them to infection.