Mallika Mango Tree Live Plant – Grafted Semi-Dwarf Fruit Tree – Tropical Flavor

Overview

Indulge in the exquisite flavor of homegrown mangoes with the mallika mango tree. This exceptional grafted mango plant is a hybrid of ‘Neelum’ and ‘Dasheri’ varieties, renowned as one of the finest new generation Indian dessert mangoes. Imagine savoring the intensely sweet, rich, and aromatic flavor with delightful hints of citrus and melon, all from your own backyard. These semi-dwarf mango trees are perfect for various climates, bringing tropical delight to your home garden. The Mallika mangoes are a flattened oblong shape, boasting a rounded base and an irregular, non-waxy skin. Each fruit typically weighs between 10 to 18 oz. The flesh is a deep orange, boasting a pasty texture that is completely fiber-free mango, making it a true delicacy. This rewarding addition to your fruit tree collection ensures consistent quality and earlier fruiting.

The mallika mango tree is a moderately vigorous tropical fruit tree, making it an excellent choice for mango enthusiasts, even outside of traditional tropical regions. Its manageable size makes it suitable for both in-ground planting and container growing, allowing for easy relocation in colder months. Experience the joy of harvesting your own delicious, aromatic mangoes with this high-yield, disease-resistant variety.

Key Benefits

Growing your own mallika mango tree offers a multitude of benefits, transforming your garden into a tropical oasis and your table into a culinary delight. This grafted mango plant is designed for home growers seeking quality and convenience.

• Exceptional Flavor: Enjoy the unique blend of intensely sweet, rich, and aromatic flavors, with delightful hints of citrus and melon. The Mallika mango is truly a premium dessert mango.
• Fiber-Free Fruit: Savor the incredibly smooth, pasty texture of the mango flesh, completely devoid of fibers, making it a luxurious eating experience. This fiber-free mango characteristic is highly prized.
• Semi-Dwarf Growth Habit: The semi-dwarf mango variety is ideal for smaller gardens, patios, or container growing, allowing you to enjoy fresh fruit even in limited spaces. It reaches a manageable size, simplifying care and harvesting.
• Grafted Plant Advantage: Being a grafted mango plant ensures earlier fruiting, often within 2-3 years, and consistent quality of fruit identical to the parent tree, unlike trees grown from seed.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for fresh eating, these mangoes also excel in juices, smoothies, and can be dehydrated into unique, honey-flavored slices. It’s a versatile tropical fruit tree.
• Adaptable to Various Climates: While a tropical plant, its semi-dwarf nature and suitability for container growing allow it to be cultivated in non-tropical regions with proper winter protection.
• Decorative Appeal: Beyond its delicious fruit, the Mallika mango tree adds lush, green foliage and a tropical aesthetic to any garden or patio.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your mallika mango tree is a rewarding experience that ensures a bountiful harvest. Mangoes, especially this grafted mango plant, thrive with proper attention to sunlight, watering, and soil conditions. This semi-dwarf mango variety is relatively easy to care for once established.

For optimal growth and fruit production, select a spot that provides 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Mangoes are sun-loving plants and require ample warmth. If you are growing your mallika mango tree in a colder climate, consider planting it in a dark-colored pot to absorb more heat, and be prepared to move it indoors during frost periods. The ideal USDA hardiness zones for outdoor cultivation are 9-11, but container growing extends its reach to many other regions.

When it comes to watering, a tropical fruit tree like the mango prefers consistent moisture but dislikes consistently wet soil. Water thoroughly when the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch, and then allow the soil to dry out slightly before the next watering. Ensure excellent drainage; a quality potting mix designed for fruit trees or a well-draining garden soil is essential. Adding loose stones to the bottom of a pot can aid drainage. Fertilize your mallika mango tree with a balanced slow-release fertilizer during the growing season (spring and summer) to support robust growth and fruit development. Pruning can be done to maintain shape and size, especially for container-grown plants, and to encourage better air circulation and fruit production.

Size & Details

The mallika mango tree is a semi-dwarf variety, meaning it will reach a manageable size, typically between 8 to 15 feet tall when grown in the ground, and often smaller when container-grown, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and patios. This size makes harvesting and general care much more accessible than larger mango varieties. The tree is moderately vigorous, establishing itself well with proper care. It typically begins fruiting within 2-3 years of planting, thanks to its grafted nature, offering a relatively quick return on your investment in a tropical fruit tree. The fruit itself weighs between 10 to 18 oz, with a flattened oblong shape and a deep orange, fiber-free mango flesh. Each grafted mango plant is shipped as a young tree, ready for planting and establishment in your home garden, providing you with the foundation for years of delicious harvests.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my mallika mango tree get? A: This is a semi-dwarf mango variety, typically reaching a manageable size of 8-15 feet when planted in the ground, and often smaller in containers. Its moderate vigor makes it suitable for home gardens.
• Q: What type of soil is best for a grafted mango plant? A: A good quality, well-draining potting mix is recommended for container growing. For in-ground planting, well-drained loamy soil is ideal. Adding some loose stones to the bottom of the pot can help with crucial drainage.
• Q: How much sunlight does this tropical fruit tree need daily? A: Mangoes thrive in warmth and require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth and fruit production. Choose a sunny location for your tree.
• Q: How often should I water my mallika mango tree? A: Water thoroughly when the top few inches of soil are dry to the touch. This fiber-free mango tree doesn’t like consistently moist soil, so ensure it stays on the drier side between waterings.
• Q: When is the fruiting season for this semi-dwarf mango variety? A: The fruiting season for the Mallika mango typically occurs from late June to July, offering a delicious summer harvest. Being a grafted plant often means earlier fruiting.
• Q: Can I grow this mallika mango tree in a cold climate? A: Yes, it can be grown in colder climates as a container plant. Move the potted grafted mango plant indoors during winter to protect it from frost and ensure its survival.
• Q: What condition will the tropical fruit tree arrive in? A: Your mallika mango tree will arrive as a healthy, young, live plant, carefully packed and ready for planting in your chosen location or container.
• Q: Is the fruit from this mallika mango tree truly fiber-free? A: Yes, one of the most celebrated characteristics of the Mallika mango is its wonderfully smooth, pasty, and completely fiber-free mango flesh, making it a delight to eat.