Nutrients

K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium

Mango - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Older leaves become chlorotic with leaf veins remaining dark green (characteristic fishbone pattern)

Reasons
Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium deficiency made worse by

  • Sandy soils
  • Acidic soils
  • Potassium rich soils
  • Soils receiving high potash applications
  • Cold wet periods

Magnesium is important for

  • Combats chlorosis
  • Prevents premature leaf fall
  • Gives healthier greener trees