Common Knowledge
Scientific Name: Mangifera indica ‘Gedong Gincu’
Common Names: Gedong Gincu Mango, Indonesian Blush Mango
Native Range: Cultivated selection originating from West Java, Indonesia
Family: Anacardiaceae
Flavor
The flesh is intensely aromatic with notes of honey, ripe peach, citrus nectar, and tropical florals. Its texture is smooth, succulent, and nearly fiberless with concentrated sweetness balanced by gentle acidity. Fully ripened fruit develops a distinctive fragrance reminiscent of mango sorbet and apricot preserve.
Growth Habit
A medium to large evergreen canopy tree adapted to warm tropical lowlands and seasonally dry monsoon climates. It thrives in full sun with good airflow, forming a dense rounded crown with vigorous branching growth.
Cultivation
Prefers deep well-drained soil, strong sunlight, seasonal warmth, and moderate humidity with reduced rainfall during flowering periods. Avoid prolonged root saturation, excessive nitrogen feeding, and cold wet conditions that may reduce flowering performance.
