Garcinia livingstonei

Species

Also called African mangosteen, Livingstone's garcinia, lowveld mangosteen, imbe, imbetree

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Garcinia livingstonei
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination28–56 days

“germination 4-8 weeks at 25-30°C” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Germination temperature77–86 °F

“germination 4-8 weeks at 25-30°C” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Lightfull sun (6-8 hours daily)

“Full sun (6-8 hours daily) is essential for fruit quality” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Waterconsistent moisture, supplemental irrigation in dry seasons

“deep taproot system supports drought tolerance once established, but young plants demand consistent moisture” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Soil pH5.5–7

“Ideal soil texture is sandy loam to clay loam, with good aeration and water-holding capacity. Optimal pH ranges from 5.5-7.0” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Height197–591 in

“This evergreen tree reaching 5-15 meters in height” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationseed, cuttings

“Propagation is primarily via seeds or cuttings” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenfruit becomes yellow and the rind softens

“The fruit becomes yellow and the rind softens” — African Mangosteen (Garcinia Livingstonei) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Edible partsfruit

“The fruit's unique taste—combining pineapple, mango, and citrus notes—makes it ideal for fresh eating, desserts, juices, and culinary applications.” — How to Grow Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Toxicitynot toxic

“Mildly toxic to pets” — African Mangosteen (Imbe) care guide | Growli

Pestsscale insects

“Scale insects — Armoured scale can colonise stems and leaf undersides” — African Mangosteen (Imbe) care guide | Growli

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