Mangosteen: Slow-growing, Ultra-tropical Fruit Bearing Tree
These are facts about Mangosteen- its medicinal uses, other benefits and how to grow a Mangosteen tree from seed.
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical exotic fruit with the sweetest and juicy snow white pulp inside a thick purple rind. It is one of the finest tasting fruit in the world. While the pulp is best eaten fresh, it can also be an excellent preserve or toppings for ice cream or sherbet when boiled with sugar.
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Growing a Mangosteen tree from seeds can be achieved as its environmental condition should be maintained for 12 to 20 years before it takes to bring a Mangosteen seed up to a mature fruit bearing tree. It does not tolerate replanting. Thus, a Mangosteen seed should be planted in a soil or container that should be sturdy enough, not necessary to be transplanted for 3 to 5 years.
More to this, exposure to temperatures below 40 degrees and above 100 degrees F can destroy a mature tree.
Mangosteen trees are abundant in Southeast Asia. However, they are grown now experimentally in warm climates like in California and Florida and in semi-tropical locations. Through heated greenhouses in regions with cooler climates, Mangosteen trees have also been grown successfully.
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1. If you are going to use a seed from a fresh Mangosteen fruit, it must be removed from the fruit no more than a few days before planting. Purchased seeds are usually shipped in damp peat moss and contained in airtight containers. Soak these types of seeds in clean water for 24 hours before planting to speed germination.
2. Plant the Mangosteen seed at least 8 inches deep in rich organic, sandy soil with organic compost. If you will use a container, make sure that the soil is a minimum of 4 feet deep. Sprouting normally takes 20 to 22 days and is complete in 43 days. The young saplings grow 12 inches in height after 2 years. When the sapling reaches a height of two feet, it can be transplanted to another location, if necessary.
3. he temperature is important. Provide temperature above 50 degrees and below 100 degrees F at all times. Be also sure to protect the young saplings from wind.
4. Provide filtered sunlight or partial shade exposure for up to 13 hours per day
5. Water the Mangosteen consistently, keeping the soil moist all the times. Use only fresh water.
Good luck with your Mangosteen tree!
© Phoenix Montoya @ February 26, 2011
Mangosteen is also known for its medicinal uses
- While the dried rind, leaves and bark are used as an astringent to cure thrush- a yeast infection that develops in the mouth, the latter two are also indicated as an antipyretic to relieve fever.
- The Mangosteen pericarp contains tannin that is used for dyeing. Its decoction is also used for dysentery.
- Root decoction is used to achieve normal menstruation.
- Mangosteen leaf infusion is indicated for wounds.
- Mangosteen seeds are boiled for diarrhea.
More benefits
Mangosteen contains antioxidants and xanthones that fight diseases, bacterial infection and fungi. Because it contains xanthones, Mangosteen may protect the heart and lower blood pressure.Mangosteen tree as a delicately, slow-growing tree
The Mangosteen tree is a tropical evergreen tree with a pyramid shape that will grow to a height of 20 to 82 feet. As a tropical tree, it flourishes well to limestone and in organic soil.Growing a Mangosteen tree from seeds can be achieved as its environmental condition should be maintained for 12 to 20 years before it takes to bring a Mangosteen seed up to a mature fruit bearing tree. It does not tolerate replanting. Thus, a Mangosteen seed should be planted in a soil or container that should be sturdy enough, not necessary to be transplanted for 3 to 5 years.
More to this, exposure to temperatures below 40 degrees and above 100 degrees F can destroy a mature tree.
Mangosteen trees are abundant in Southeast Asia. However, they are grown now experimentally in warm climates like in California and Florida and in semi-tropical locations. Through heated greenhouses in regions with cooler climates, Mangosteen trees have also been grown successfully.
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How to grow a Mangosteen tree from a seed
Mangosteen trees can be very delicate. Fortunately, it can be grown almost in any place now. If you would want to have this tree with the most delicious and beneficial fruit in your backyard, the simple instruction below, on how to grow a Mangosteen can be very helpful.1. If you are going to use a seed from a fresh Mangosteen fruit, it must be removed from the fruit no more than a few days before planting. Purchased seeds are usually shipped in damp peat moss and contained in airtight containers. Soak these types of seeds in clean water for 24 hours before planting to speed germination.
3. he temperature is important. Provide temperature above 50 degrees and below 100 degrees F at all times. Be also sure to protect the young saplings from wind.
4. Provide filtered sunlight or partial shade exposure for up to 13 hours per day
5. Water the Mangosteen consistently, keeping the soil moist all the times. Use only fresh water.
Good luck with your Mangosteen tree!
© Phoenix Montoya @ February 26, 2011
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