The mango originally comes from the tropics, so it prefers a warm location with high humidity. However, constant moisture on the roots causes them to rot easily. That's why mango trees shouldn't be watered too much.
How do you water a mango correctly?
A mango should be watered moderately with low-lime, soft water once a week. Avoid waterlogging by creating a drainage layer in the plant pot. In addition, it is important to spray the leaves daily with lukewarm, low-lime water to maintain high humidity.
To avoid waterlogging, ensure water drainage and a good drainage layer in the plant pot. Since the mango has very deep taproots, the plant pot should be as high as possible. To do this, place a few shards of pottery or larger stones over the drainage hole in the bucket. Only then do you fill the potting soil into the pot and plant the mango.
Unlike many other plants, the mango does not require winter rest. That's why it is watered and fertilized evenly all year round. It is enough if you water your mango once a week. But you should spray their leaves daily with lukewarm water.
The perfect irrigation water
Mango trees need soft, low-lime water. This applies not only to the irrigation water but also to the regular, if possible daily, spraying of the plants. Chalky water could form suffocating deposits and lead to unsightly limescale spots on the plant's leaves.
You can ask your water provider about the lime content of your tap water or determine it yourself using a test strip (€9.00 on Amazon). If it contains too much lime, you can filter the water or let it sit for at least a week to reduce the lime content, or use rainwater instead.
Get low-calcium water:
- Filter tap water
- Let the water sit for at least a week
- Use rainwater
Tips & Tricks
Water your mango tree only moderately, but spray it daily with low-lime water, it tends to prefer dry roots and high humidity.