{"product_id":"mallika-mango-tree","title":"Mallika Mango tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika Mango Tree – Sweet, Rich \u0026amp; Fiberless Indian Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience one of India's celebrated mango varieties with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Mallika’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally sweet, rich and complex flavor, smooth fiberless flesh, and excellent dessert quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Mallika is a standout mango for home growers and tropical fruit collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika is especially prized for its distinctive flavor profile, which can develop notes reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, melon and honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when the fruit is harvested and ripened properly. Combined with its manageable growth habit, Mallika makes an excellent addition to Florida backyards, tropical food forests and home orchards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Taste \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika is famous for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, intensely sweet and aromatic flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts complex taste can combine traditional mango sweetness with hints of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, honey and melon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a distinctive dessert-quality mango experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep orange flesh is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth, juicy and virtually fiberless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Mallika excellent for fresh eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika can also be used for smoothies, juices, mango lassi, fruit salads, chutneys, sorbets and tropical desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Size \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika generally produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium to large mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with individual fruit often weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–20 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although size varies with tree maturity, crop load and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit has an elongated or oblong shape and typically develops green to yellowish skin as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some red-blushed mango varieties, Mallika may not develop dramatic exterior coloration when ready to harvest. The real surprise is inside, where the fruit develops beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep yellow to orange flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Mallika Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderately compact to moderate growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it attractive for residential mango growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough an unpruned tree can eventually become substantial, regular canopy management can keep Mallika at a convenient backyard size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith consistent pruning, Mallika can generally be maintained around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making harvesting and routine care easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika is not a true dwarf mango, but its growth habit can make it more manageable than some vigorous traditional cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Mallika Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika mango originated in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was developed through mango breeding work involving two famous Indian cultivars: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeelum and Dasheri (Dussehri)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika combines desirable characteristics from its parentage and has become known internationally for its excellent eating quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Mallika is grown by mango enthusiasts in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Mallika’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mallika Mango, Mallika Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParentage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neelum × Dasheri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No widely recognized separate cultivar name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Mallika Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Florida, Mallika generally ripens during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid- to late mango season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly into August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although timing varies by location, weather and flowering conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne important characteristic of Mallika is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharvest timing and post-harvest ripening can significantly influence flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying only on exterior skin color, fruit should be harvested at physiological maturity and allowed to ripen properly. When handled correctly, Mallika can develop its characteristic sweetness, aroma and rich orange flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Mallika Mango Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant Mallika mango in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preferably where it receives at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Strong sunlight encourages healthy growth, flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mallika prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid areas where water remains around the roots for extended periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water newly planted trees regularly while the root system becomes established. Once established, mango trees become relatively drought tolerant. Allow the soil to drain between watering and avoid constantly saturated conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed young trees with a fertilizer appropriate for mangoes or tropical fruit trees. Micronutrients may also be beneficial depending on your soil. Avoid excessive nitrogen on mature trees because it can promote leafy growth instead of flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune after harvest to control height, encourage lateral branching and improve airflow. Starting canopy management while Mallika is young can help maintain a compact, productive backyard tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mango trees are tropical and sensitive to frost and freezing temperatures, especially while young. In Central Florida and other areas where occasional freezes occur, plant Mallika in a warm, protected location and protect young trees during cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mallika's manageable growth habit makes young trees suitable for large containers. Long-term container growing requires sufficient root space, excellent drainage, regular feeding and consistent pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Mallika Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallika is an excellent choice for mango lovers looking for something beyond the traditional supermarket mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense sweetness, complex citrus-honey-melon flavor notes, deep orange color and smooth fiberless flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates an exceptional fresh-eating experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts Indian heritage also makes Mallika a great addition for gardeners building an international mango collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Florida growers with limited space, its relatively manageable growth habit is another major advantage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mallika Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Mallika’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mallika Mango, Mallika Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParentage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neelum × Dasheri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to large, often approximately 10–20 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intensely sweet and aromatic with citrus, honey and melon-like notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep yellow-orange, juicy, smooth and virtually fiberless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to moderately compact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintained Backyard Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–12 ft. with regular pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally July–August in Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, ideally 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular while establishing; moderate once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida backyards, food forests, home orchards, Indian mango collections and tropical fruit enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":47977138716861,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":47977138749629,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gal","offer_id":47977138782397,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gal","offer_id":47977138815165,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/51QMc9ay8pL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1788947978","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/mallika-mango-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}