I am a grafted tropical fruit tree producing mangosteens.

Native to Southeast Asia; cultivated in India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Irrigate weekly; prefer moist, well-drained soil.

Requires full sun to partial shade.

Thrives in 25–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 8–10 meters apart; grafted plants fruit earlier.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months.

Botanical name: Garcinia mangostana; Family: Clusiaceae.

Fruits are safe; rind not edible.

Moderate; dense canopy reduces dust.

Fruits rich in xanthones, vitamin C, and antioxidants; eaten fresh, juiced, or medicinally.

Susceptible to root rot, anthracnose, and fruit borer; prune for airflow and monitor regularly.

Can live 30–40 years; grafted plants fruit in 5–6 years vs. 8–10 years for seedlings.