Garcinia mangostana

Species

Also called mangostan, mangosteen

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Garcinia mangostana
Photo: Berthe Hoola van Nooten (1817-1892), Pieter De Pannemaeker (lithographer) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typetree

“Trees of many species from this genus tend to grow deep in forested areas” — Garcinia - Wikipedia

LightPartial Shade

“Partial Shade” — How to Care for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

WaterKeep Soil Moist

“Keep Soil Moist” — How to Care for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“Strongly acidic (4.5–5.5), Acidic (5.5–6.5)” — How to Care for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

Hardiness zones11–12

“11–12” — How to Care for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

Height240–360 in

“Garcinia Mangostana can reach a mature size of 20-30 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide when grown in optimal conditions” — Mangosteen Care Guide

Propagationseed, air layering

“Propagation can be done through seeds or air layering” — Mangosteen Care Guide

Ready whenthick, glossy foliage and distinctive purple fruits

“thick, glossy foliage and distinctive purple fruits” — How to Care for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

Edible partsfruit

“The fruit of most species of Garcinia are eaten locally” — Garcinia - Wikipedia

ToxicityPet Safe

“Pet Safe” — Mangosteen Plant Care: Grow Your Own! – Junglistan

Indoorsneeds consistently high humidity

“needs consistently high humidity” — How to Care for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

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