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Can You Grow Mango in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grow indoors

Dwarf mango varieties can be grown as houseplants in containers — fruit production is rare indoors.

Plant zones

10a–11b

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Mango

Mangoes are tropical trees that thrive only in frost-free subtropical and tropical climates.

Outdoors only in Zone 10a-11. In all other zones grow a dwarf variety in a large container indoors with a south-facing window or grow light. They rarely fruit indoors but grow as striking houseplants.

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Gardening in Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mango in Florida?

Dwarf mango varieties can be grown as houseplants in containers — fruit production is rare indoors.

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Mangos in Florida?

See the planting guide for Mango — timing depends on your exact frost date.