How to Grow a Mango Plant
A mango pit rescued from a ripe fruit can be coaxed into a lush, tropical-looking houseplant, even though fruiting indoors is unlikely outside a true tropical climate.
Extracting and Starting the Seed
Carefully cut open the fibrous husk around the pit to reveal the bean-shaped seed inside, then soak it in water for a day or two to soften it further. Plant the seed about half-exposed in a pot of well-draining potting soil, with the eye (the slightly indented end) facing up.
Keep the soil consistently moist and the pot in a warm spot — sprouting can take anywhere from one to a few weeks.
Mango seeds sometimes contain more than one embryo, occasionally sprouting multiple seedlings from a single pit — simply separate and pot them individually once they're a few inches tall.
Ongoing Care
A young mango plant wants bright light, warmth, and no tolerance for frost, making it best suited to a sunny indoor spot in most climates. Fruit production requires years of growth and genuinely tropical conditions, so this project is really about enjoying the glossy foliage.
