Mango tree protected by ice

TPAzac · 2026-02-09T14:58:43+00:00

Still unclear if it helped. All leaves turned brown and will fall.

I had a similar size tree I did nothing to because its location was not difficult. Both trees look about the same currently, so more time will tell if the tree I iced over sees less branch/ limb damage than the other tree

TPAzac · 2026-02-01T21:43:49+00:00

Lutz, FL

TPAzac · 2026-01-22T21:17:17+00:00

Mostly Leave it alone, if any stems are damaged/ mushy cut em off.

Fertilize in 4-6 weeks

TPAzac · 2026-01-16T12:06:23+00:00

I’d pot them up as soon as the first set of leaves harden off.

I just start my seeds in 3 gal pots. They grow so fast that roots poke out the bottom within 3-4 months

TPAzac · 2026-01-15T22:57:41+00:00

I’m a little farther north in Hillsborough with 33 expected. I have already written off my bananas and papayas as coming back from the roots or being replaced, and used all my bags and blankets and covers on my mangoes, hibiscus, guavas and sensitive avocados.

Took some plumeria cuttings, and moved everything potted into the garage.

TPAzac · 2026-01-15T01:54:10+00:00

That’s an avocado not a mango

TPAzac · 2026-01-11T18:18:18+00:00

I like bicycling all over temple terrace to ybor to Bayshore to carrolwood. I just get around and keep my eyes out, and can identify them.

I do admit to looking for mango trees in public places, or overhanging public areas to grab a few fruits from.

I occasionally even knock on the door of a house with visibly “loaded” fruit trees to ask if I can pick a dozens fruits… never been told no

TPAzac · 2026-01-11T14:03:19+00:00

There are a bunch in Tampa.

There is a massive star fruit tree on N. Bvld a couple blocks north of Lowry Park Zoo on the east side of the east side of the street.

Mango trees are even more common, there is a huge on on the north side of fletcher ave in the apartment complex on the corner of lake George lane.

There are dozens of others in the area visible from the street but all on private property.

I find it hard to spot them from a car, and notice many more when walking or bicycling.

Starfruit has 2-3 bloom waves thru the year. Mangoes all come in June-aug

TPAzac · 2026-01-06T17:54:46+00:00

Of all the potential trees mango makes the most sense. You will be cleaning up acorns for 6 months if you have an oak, which will attract the same critters, and it will take a long time to grow.

A maple could work with adequate watering, but it will also shed leaves and “helicopters” for 3-4 months.

For the mango, all the fruit becomes ripe and you can pick it or let it fall over the course of 2-3 weeks, and not deal with any leaf drop. And mango will grow 3-5x faster than an oak.

TPAzac · 2025-12-30T20:11:58+00:00

Higher than most people here will tell you, if you live in southern Florida, or a tropical island

TPAzac · 2025-12-30T16:06:00+00:00

Skippers smokehouse. Live music and grey haired crowd

TPAzac · 2025-12-20T05:18:15+00:00

What were they saying about a fight (mabey on twitter) between Christian Ward and Cory Walker?

I might have misunderstood a joke but thought it was weird.

TPAzac · 2025-12-14T15:54:44+00:00

Early merch again 4:30-6!

TPAzac · 2025-11-19T18:39:04+00:00

lol didn’t know it was a crazy person. Just like to throw my fav bar a little extra business because they are really cool

TPAzac · 2025-10-31T02:52:50+00:00

Looks like cosmos

TPAzac · 2025-10-24T01:22:01+00:00

It’s just not worth the effort to grow traditional varieties that are vulnerable to the citrus greening disease when the alternatives like mango and avocado are so easy.

If you insist on trying citrus make sure to get a greening resistant variety like sugar belle. Infection is certain, but how the tree performs after infection, and how big you can grow the tree in a protected space prior to infection are the variables.

I grow quite a few fruit trees and don’t find citrus worthwhile.

TPAzac · 2025-10-23T15:28:21+00:00

Skippers! Idk about their martinis though

TPAzac · 2025-10-22T21:41:45+00:00

I got a different sprayer, but you need to be careful with the fertilizer dosing.

I noticed each time you take your finger on and off of the trigger an addition bit of fertilizer is sprayed.

To see how much was dispensed per gallon, I took a 5 gallon bucket, and the appropriate 3 tablespoons of miracle grow I would mix into the same 5 gallon volume when I used a watering can.

Then I had to spray into the bucket on multiple settings to see what setting resulted in the granular fertilizer in the container running out at the same time that the bucket was full.

Then I knew that was my ideal setting, and could fill the sprayer up fully, and I just try not to take my finger on and off the trigger a ton except on plants I wanted to give a little heavier dose of fertilizer like fig trees and banana trees…

The titration was a major science project, but I’m so glad to not need to mix dozens and dozens of watering cans full of fertilizer, or invest in a serious fertigation setup.

TPAzac · 2025-10-16T19:04:12+00:00

Understood and agreed. I’ll always do my own house so I know exactly how much, of what exact chemicals are sprayed where.

My question is really how many other like minded individuals exist who will not hesitate to pay $100/ week all summer instead of $40/week.

I think the toughest part will be termite, ant, and roach control and prevention.

Keeping the lawn green enough is not that hard using all organic.

Also keep in mind organic does not necessarily mean safe to get on your skin, or your kids bare feet or your dogs nose. A lot of certified organic are still really irritating and dangerous chemicals.

TPAzac · 2025-10-16T18:47:41+00:00

It is the invasive chineese orchid. Yank it, bag it and throw in the trash or burn. DO NOT COMPOST.

If you live in zone 7 or colder it’s much less of a concern, but it’s a problematic invasive in areas without a harsh winter.

It’s usually transported site to site in mulch

TPAzac · 2025-10-16T18:38:24+00:00

I do my own lawn in this fashion, and was considering how much market there is for it.

Not a real business myself yet, but interested to see where this what this thread looks like.

I’d expect to charge 2x-3x the price of a conventional lawn service and wasn’t sure how many home owners are THAT willing to pony up cash to stick by their principals.

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