Kottoorkonam Mango Plant
What You Will Receive
● Plant Type: Live Kottoorkonam (Kottukonam Varikka) Mango Plant
● Come in: Cover / Pot
● Medium: Coco Peat / Soil
Plant Overview
The Kottoorkonam Mango Plant (Mangifera indica), locally renowned as Kottukonam Varikka, is one of the most legendary, high-demand indigenous heritage mango varieties originating from Southern Kerala. This premium cultivar is highly celebrated for its spectacular, visually striking fruits that develop a gorgeous, bright red-to-orange blush on the shoulders when exposed to ample sunlight. The tree naturally displays a robust, highly adaptable, and spreading canopy clad in thick, dark green leaves that provide excellent climate resilience. Inside the distinct round-to-oval fruits lies a thick, deep golden-yellow flesh that is remarkably firm (Varikka texture), completely fiberless, and packed with an intensely rich, honey-sweet flavor balanced by a refreshing, signature local tang. Its prolific bearing capacity makes it a prized addition for home gardens and orchards looking for unparalleled regional flavor and premium presentation.
Growing Requirements
● Sunlight: Full sun (requires 6–8 hours of strong direct daily sunlight to develop its vibrant red shoulder blush)
● Watering: Moderate; water thoroughly when the topsoil layer dries out completely, highly drought-tolerant once rooted
● Soil: Adaptable; thrives best in fertile, loose, well-draining loamy or laterite soil profiles
● Fertilizing: Feed with balanced NPK or micronutrient-rich organic manure/vermicompost every 2–3 months
● Placement: Perfect for bright sunny backyards, open garden grounds, estate boundaries, and orchards
Bring home a Kottoorkonam Mango Plant and enjoy its heavy seasonal yields, gorgeous red-blushed fruits, and premium firm, fiberless honey-sweet pulp that delivers a true legendary taste of traditional Kerala horticulture.
Note: Please make sure to check the actual product image before purchase. The image is for reference purposes only. As it is a live plant, the actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, and seasonal growth conditions. (Will be sent with fruits/without fruits based on climate and availability). Above specifications are indicative only and may vary by ±25% as these are live plants.
We will initiate a refund or return if we get necessary evidence that plants/other items were damaged during transit or was in defective state when you received it. You can make a video of unboxing to make sure the plants/items reached healthy. You will get full refund to your account within 7 business days or we can resend your items as per your request. If you get a defective product please do whatsapp to 7034-01-6963 or email us to shop@theplantor.com with a photograph/Video of the defective item within 24 hours.
You cannot cancel an order once its placed and paid for. Since packing and preparation of your order begins the moment the order is placed. Once plants are taken from our farm it will be difficult for us to transport it back to our farm. So cancellation of an order once placed is not allowed.