Mangosteen Fruit Plant/ Purple Mangosteen Plant

Name : Mangosteen Fruit Plant/ Purple Mangosteen Plant

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 25.5 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Add Ons : Na

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

Botanical Name : Garcinia mangostana

Common Names : Mangosteen, Purple Mangosteen

Native To : Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)

Fruit Type : Tropical fruit – round, dark purple rind with juicy white segments inside

Taste : Sweet and slightly tangy – often compared to peach, pineapple, and lychee combo

Climate : Tropical (warm, humid, frost-free)

Sunlight : Partial to full sunlight

Soil : Rich, well-draining loamy soil with good organic matter

Watering : Requires consistent moisture but no waterlogging

Mature Height : 20–80 feet depending on age and environment

Time to Fruit : 8–10 years from seed; 4–6 years if grafted

Growing Tips :  

Climate Sensitivity : Mangosteen is very sensitive to cold – needs temps above 40°F (4°C) year-round.

Soil Prep : Mix compost or well-rotted manure before planting.

Mulching : Helps retain moisture and reduce weeds.

Patience Required : Slow grower, but totally worth it!

Container Growing : Difficult but possible in large tropical greenhouses.

Country of Origin : India