Glossary

Waterlogging occurs when water fills soil pores for long enough to restrict air supply to roots. A mango may then wilt, grow poorly, or develop yellow leaves despite being surrounded by water. Repeated watering in response to those symptoms can make the situation worse. Examine drainage, planting depth, soil layers, and container outlets before adding fertilizer or more water. Recovery depends on the extent of root injury and correction of the cause, not simply on drying the leaf surface.

Transplant shock is a temporary setback following movement or planting, often caused by disturbed roots, changed water supply, and a sudden change in exposure. A mango may wilt, drop leaves, or pause growth even when it has not acquired a new disease. Keep the original root ball appropriately moist while avoiding waterlogging and protect the tree from extreme conditions. Heavy fertilizer or drastic pruning is not an automatic cure; observe recovery and investigate persistent decline.