Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
India, Melanesia
Types
-
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
Common Name
German Iris
Mango, Manila Mango
In German
German Iris
Mango
In French
German Iris
Manguier
In Spanish
German Iris
Mangifera indica
In Greek
German Iris
Manila mango
In Portuguese
German Iris
Mangifera indica
In Polish
German Iris
Mango indyjskie
In Latin
German Iris
Manila mango
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Iris and Manila Mango
Season and care of German Iris and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Manila Mango season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Manila Mango Physical Information
German Iris and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Manila Mango are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
- Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Care of German Iris and Manila Mango
Care of German Iris and Manila Mango include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.