Mamey apple (Mammea americana)
Care, watering, light and tips for Mamey apple on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Mamey apple
The Mammee Apple (Mammea americana) is an evergreen tropical fruit tree, valued for its large, round fruits with rough skin and sweet, aromatic pulp. With its dense, dark green foliage, it is ideal as a shade tree or a prominent specimen in large tropical and subtropical gardens, adding an exotic and productive touch.
Native range
Caribbean and northern South America
Care tips
It prefers full sun for optimal fruiting, though it tolerates partial shade in very hot climates. It requires regular and abundant watering, especially during dry periods and its growth stage, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging. The ideal substrate is fertile, deep, and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral. A common mistake is planting it in heavy or poorly drained soils, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Mamey apple
- Warning signs
- Wilting or yellowing leaves, premature leaf drop, small or deformed fruits.
- First aid
- Check drainage. Water deeply if soil is dry. Protect from extreme cold.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, prolonged drought, intense cold, or sudden transplant shock.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Good drainage and proper watering are key.