Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Southwestern United States
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Baccharis sarothroides
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Needs very little water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
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Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Twigs
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Mango
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
desert broom
In German
Mango Baum
Wüste Besen
In French
Manguier
desert broom
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Mango Tree
desert broom
In Portuguese
Mangueira
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Drzewo mango
desert broom
In Latin
Mango ligno
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Mangifera
Baccharis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Desert Broom
Season and care of Mango Tree and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Desert Broom Physical Information
Mango Tree and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Desert Broom are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Mango Tree and Desert Broom
Care of Mango Tree and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.