I'm new to this, eight months ago i pl1nted a mango seed and this is the result. By looking at the leafes it is clear that the plant isn't healthy, what's wrong with it ? What should i do?
Ps: i already provided it with soil full of nutritients.
– I water the plant twice a week;
– 3 to 4 hours of sun each day.
by wavel_catcher_1546
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In terms of watering, twice a week is way too much and can lead to root rot if not addressed. I would make sure it’s in a well-draining soil and then water it thoroughly once the soil starts to dry out. Since it’s indoors, it would also probably be helpful to buy a grow light of some kind because mango trees need around at least 8 hours of sun.
Also, I just noticed the pot that it’s currently in may be a little too big for its current root system. You might want to repot into a smaller pot with a good chunky well draining soil mix and then you can move it back into the larger pot when it starts to outgrow the smaller one.
Rookie mistake I’ve made with my custard apple saplings is that I planted them in pots too big! (Called Overpotting!)
Only water when the top of the soil feels dry and make sure you have a draining pot otherwise you’ll get root rot.
Another thing is the soil type. Roots need oxygen, if you’re using dirt or a compacted mixture, your roots will rot also.
Make sure they get plenty of sun and don’t get too cold!