Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

• Botanical name: Garcinia mangostana
• Placement: Outdoor
• Care level: Moderate (needs patience)
• Light: Full sun once mature, but young plants need protection from harsh direct sun for the first 2-3 years.
• Temperature: Tropical climate with high humidity and an average temperature of 20-35°C; long droughts can hurt productivity.
• Pet safety: No major safety concerns known for pets

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), often called the 'Queen of Fruits', is a tropical evergreen prized for its delicate, juicy, slightly tangy-sweet white flesh, low in calories and rich in antioxidants.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.
• Light: Full sun once mature, but young plants need protection from harsh direct sun for the first 2-3 years.
• Soil: Sandy loam, fertile soil rich in organic matter; does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer every 2-3 months once established; avoid over-fertilizing young plants.

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