Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Eastern Africa
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, 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
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Mango
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
wallenana
In German
Mango Baum
wallenana
In French
Manguier
wallenana
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
wallenana
In Greek
Mango Tree
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Mangueira
wallenana
In Polish
Drzewo mango
wallenana
In Latin
Mango ligno
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Impatiens
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy
Care of Mango Tree and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.