Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
India, Melanesia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Mango
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
आम का पेड़
In German
Rosmarinheide
Mango Baum
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Manguier
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Mangueira
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Mangifera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
-
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree
Care of Bog Rosemary and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.