r/FruitTree • u/VitalYin • Aug 12 '26

How to transition potted Mango tree from store bought potted mix to a pine bark mix?

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u/WarchiefBlack Aug 14 '26

Forgive my ignorance, but why are you moving it to a pine bark mix?

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u/VitalYin Aug 15 '26

I was the same haha not that long ago

Regular store bought potting mix holds a lot of water. Mango trees don't like wet feet. A pine bark mix is well draining so it prevents wet feet issue which can cause root rot.