Mango (Grafted) - Red Ivory

About Red Ivory Mango

Red Ivory mango was first introduced to Yunnan, China from Thailand in 1914. It's named for its resemblance to a young elephant's tusk due to its long, oval shape, and can grow into a huge fruit - up to about 2 kg - with smooth skin, a fragrant aroma and soft, fiber-free flesh. This is a grafted plant for the home garden.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: More than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.
• Climate: Moist tropical and subtropical climates; best planted at the end of monsoon or in mild weather, avoiding freezing conditions.

Planting & Spacing

If container-grown, use a pot of at least 25x25 inches; preferable planting time is June-July in low-rainfall areas or October-November in high-rainfall areas.

Care

• Watering: Water when the topsoil (2-3 inches) feels dry; stop watering about a month before harvest, which improves fruit sweetness.
• Fertilizer: Higher nitrogen when young; after fruiting begins, shift to higher phosphorus and potassium (e.g. 5-8-10) to support flowering and fruiting, applied 45-90 cm from the trunk.
• Pruning: Prune only if a branch is damaged in transit.

Fruiting & Harvest

Flowering starts October-November in South India and January-February in North India, with 100-140 days from flower to fruit. Edible fruiting typically begins about 1.5-2 years after purchase.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Mango tree sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals (same plant family as poison ivy) - handle pruning cuts with care. The fruit itself is completely safe to eat.