Plant No. 001 – Mango (Mangifera indica)
📍 Location
Quarter
Southeast
Sixteenth
Banana – Field
Location Details
Next to Ocean College Pathway
📄 General Description
This medium-sized mango tree stands approximately 5–6 m tall.
It grows at the edge of a quiet path in partial shade, likely under the canopy of a large Balsa tree.
The tree has never produced fruit and currently shows clear signs of poor health.
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See also species entry: 👉 Mango (Magnifera indica)
🧬 Variety
Unknown
🩺 Health Status
General Condition
The plant shows weak foliage and an overall unhealthy appearance. No fruiting has been observed so far.
Pests and Diseases
There is visible bark damage, including a blackened area that may be infected.
🌱✚ Care Plan
Immediate Actions
Loose bark should be gently removed using a soft brush, avoiding any scraping. A thick mulch layer made of dry leaves and compost should be applied around the base. Dead branches can be lightly pruned to improve overall health. If feasible, light exposure may be increased by trimming back surrounding shade. Optionally, the plant can be watered with fermented compost or worm tea. A follow-up evaluation is recommended in six months.
Regular Tasks
The mulch layer should be maintained and replenished as needed. The plant should be monitored regularly for new signs of bark damage or infection. Occasional light pruning may be repeated if additional dead material appears. If compost tea or worm tea is used, it can be applied monthly. Overall health and foliage condition should be observed to assess ongoing recovery.
🔁 Replanting Option
If no recovery is observed:
If the plant does not show signs of recovery, it should be cut back to approximately 1–1.5 m in height. New shoots should then be allowed to grow freely. Once a strong and healthy shoot has developed, a productive local mango cultivar can be grafted onto it. The existing root system should be retained to ensure better adaptation to the local soil and climate conditions.
🧺👥 Harvest Group
Category: R2 – weekly check with harvest walk
🔍 Observations
- Possibly shaded by a very large Balsa tree nearby
- Bananas planted lower in the slope – no direct competition
- Accessible location for care, not exposed to trampling
- 2025 – July: Created Harvest Walk Southeast as a pathway underneath
- 2025 – July: Started to clean bark from dirt
📸 Photos
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