Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
South America
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Requires regular 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
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 shoots
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Mango
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Babaco
In German
Mango Baum
Babaco
In French
Manguier
Babaco
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Babaco
In Greek
Mango Tree
Babaco
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Babaco
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Babaco
In Latin
Mango ligno
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Vasconcellea
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Babaco
Season and care of Mango Tree and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Babaco Physical Information
Mango Tree and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Babaco are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mango Tree and Babaco
Care of Mango Tree and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.