Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Southwestern United States
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Mango
Deer Grass
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
हिरण घास
In German
Mango Baum
Deer Grass
In French
Manguier
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Mango Tree
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Mangueira
cervos grama
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Mango ligno
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Muhlenbergia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Deer Grass
Season and care of Mango Tree and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Deer Grass Physical Information
Mango Tree and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Deer Grass are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Deer Grass flower color:
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Mango Tree and Deer Grass
Care of Mango Tree and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.