What is आम used for medicinally?

Bark and leaves used in Ayurveda for diarrhoea and oral ulcers; Unripe fruit (amchur) used as digestive in folk medicine; Seed kernel decoction for intestinal parasites in traditional use

What does the scientific name Mangifera indica mean?

Mangifera: Latinised form of the Malayalam–Tamil word for the fruit, with the Latin -fera suffix meaning 'bearing'. indica: Means 'of India', referring to the species' centre of domestication.

आज का पौधा

Mangifera indica

Q: Sunlight for आम?

Full sun. Requires unobstructed full sun for canopy development and reliable cropping. Shaded trees flower poorly and bear small fruit.

Q: Water for आम?

Moderate, dry-period required. Deep weekly irrigation during fruit development; withhold water 2–3 months pre-flowering to induce flush. Mature trees are deeply rooted and drought-tolerant.

Q: Soil for आम?

Deep alluvial loam. Performs best on deep well-drained alluvium with pH 5.5–7.5. Avoid waterlogged or shallow rocky soils, which limit taproot development.

Q: Temperature for आम?

24–30 °C optimal. Tropical species; flowering induced by cool dry winters of 10–15 °C. Frost damages young trees and inflorescences.

आमTree

आम भारत का राष्ट्रीय फल है; यह एक बड़ा सदाबहार वृक्ष है जिसकी हज़ारों किस्में हैं और जो भारतीय संस्कृति, साहित्य व उत्सवों में गहराई से रचा-बसा है।

FamilyAnacardiaceae

GenusMangifera

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; productive for 80–100 years, individual specimens documented past 300 years

Sunlight

Full sun

Requires unobstructed full sun for canopy development and reliable cropping. Shaded trees flower poorly and bear small fruit.

Water

Moderate, dry-period required

Deep weekly irrigation during fruit development; withhold water 2–3 months pre-flowering to induce flush. Mature trees are deeply rooted and drought-tolerant.

Soil

Deep alluvial loam

Performs best on deep well-drained alluvium with pH 5.5–7.5. Avoid waterlogged or shallow rocky soils, which limit taproot development.

Temperature

24–30 °C optimal

Tropical species; flowering induced by cool dry winters of 10–15 °C. Frost damages young trees and inflorescences.

Fertilizer

Annual NPK + organic

Annual basal application of FYM with NPK split-dose at flowering and post-harvest. Excess nitrogen reduces fruit set and increases vegetative flush.

Pruning

Annual structural

Light annual pruning post-harvest to maintain canopy openness, remove water sprouts, and shape young trees. Avoid heavy cuts on mature wood.

Pro TipRequires unobstructed full sun for canopy development and reliable cropping. Shaded trees flower poorly and bear small fruit.

Seasonal Care

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Common Problems & Solutions

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Yellow LeavesCause

Overwatering or poor drainage

Solution

Reduce watering and improve drainage.

PestsCause

Aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites

Solution

Use neem oil or insecticidal soap.

No FlowersCause

Lack of sunlight or nutrients

Solution

Provide 6+ hours sunlight daily.

Wilting LeavesCause

Underwatering or extreme heat

Solution

Water thoroughly and move to shade.

Expert Tips

Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.

Mulch the soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Move the plant to a larger pot if roots are bound.

Use organic compost for healthy growth and more flowers.