How to Push a Manguier from a Bouture in a Coconut
Mango trees are popular fruit trees for their delicious tropical fruit. If you like mangoes and want to grow your own mango tree, you can do it from a cutting in a coconut. Here are the steps to follow:
Materials required:
- A ripe coconut
- A mango cutting
- Fertile soil or compost
- A large pot
- A sunny place
- Water
Steps to follow:
Step 1: Prepare coconut
- Choose a ripe coconut and shake it to make sure it contains water inside.
- Drill the three eyes of the coconut with a screwdriver or knife to drain the water inside.
- Once the water is removed, break the coconut to get two halves. Make sure the hull doesn’t break into pieces.
Step 2: Prepare the mango cutting
- Choose a healthy cutting of a mango tree with at least a few leaves.
- Make sure the cutting is about 30 cm long for better growth.
- Remove the leaves from the bottom of the cutting to facilitate grounding.
Step 3: Plant the cutting in the coconut
- Fill half of the coconut with soil or fertile compost.
- Place the cutting in the soil, ensuring that it is straight and piled slightly for a good hold.
- Add soil around the cutting to support it and completely fill the coconut.
Step 4: Water and place in the sun
- Water the cutting slightly to moisten, but be careful not to water too much to avoid rot.
- Place the coconut in a sunny place where the cutting can receive direct light.
- Keep the soil moist by watering regularly.
Step 5: Wait and maintain
- After a few weeks, roots will begin to form and new leaves will grow.
- Continue to monitor watering and sun exposure to ensure healthy growth.
- Transfer the cutting to a larger pot once it has grown well.
By following these steps, you can successfully grow a mango tree from a cutting in a coconut. Enjoy your own fruit tree and enjoy fresh mangoes right from home!