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Purple Mangosteen

About Purple Mangosteen

Purple Mangosteen is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Purple Mangosteen belongs to the Garcinia genus, and is native to the Malay Peninsula.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Garcinia mangostana

Genus

Garcinia

Family

Clusiaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Purple Mangosteen

💦 Water

How often to water your Purple Mangosteen

Purple Mangosteen needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Purple Mangosteen in your home

Purple Mangosteen love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Purple Mangosteen does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Purple Mangosteen in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Purple Mangosteen

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Purple Mangosteen: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Purple Mangosteen after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Purple Mangosteen can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

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Outdoor Care Guide for Purple Mangosteen →

💦 Water Needs

Purple Mangosteen prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Purple Mangosteen Water Frequency →

Purple Mangosteen Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Purple Mangosteen requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Purple Mangosteen Light Requirements →

Purple Mangosteen Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Purple Mangosteen is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Purple Mangosteen will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Purple Mangosteen Lifecycle →

Purple Mangosteen Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Purple Mangosteen →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Purple Mangosteen can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Purple Mangosteen Temperature Tolerance →

Purple Mangosteen Hardiness Zones →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Purple Mangosteen, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.