Purple Mangosteen

Purple Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana). 2 year old seedlings.

Features

Ideal Prune Height: 3m-5m for ease of maintenance

Difficulty level: Difficult (needs a hothouse or greenhouse in Perth)

pH Growing Conditions: 5.0-6.5 (slightly acidic)

Shade or Full Sun: Prefers partial shade to full sun

Minimum Pot Year 5: 50L for healthy growth

Purple Mangosteen is not typically self-fertile. However, it is an apomictic plant, meaning it can produce fruit without fertilisation. The fruit develops from an unfertilised ovule, so pollination is not required, but this does not make it self-fertile in the traditional sense. Essentially, mangosteen trees can bear fruit on their own without needing a second tree for pollination.

To survive Perth minimum conditions:

Lowest cold temperature: 10c

Highest warm temperature: 36c

Sun intensity: 50% max

Humidity: high

Moisture: high

Time to Fruit Age: 8-20 years in Perth hothouse

Interesting Notes: Known as the "Queen of Fruits," the Purple Mangosteen is prized for its sweet, tangy flavour and highly nutritious profile. Grows best in tropical to subtropical climates. The fruit's deep purple rind and snow-white flesh make it a unique addition to any fruit garden.

Purple Mangosteen thrives in warm, humid environments and requires well-draining, fertile soil. It is slow-growing but worth the wait for its exquisite fruit. Ideal for fruit enthusiasts or those looking to grow a rare, exotic tree in their collection.

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