Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
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Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Mango
Alternanthera
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Mango Baum
Alternanthera
In French
Manguier
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Alternanthera
In Greek
Mango Tree
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Alternanthera
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Alternanthera
In Latin
Mango ligno
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Alternanthera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Alternanthera
Season and care of Mango Tree and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Alternanthera Physical Information
Mango Tree and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Alternanthera are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Mango Tree and Alternanthera
Care of Mango Tree and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.