Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Melanesia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Mango
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Mango Baum
Igel Kaktus
In French
Manguier
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Mango Tree
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Mangueira
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Drzewo mango
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Mango ligno
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Echinopsis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Echinopsis
Season and care of Mango Tree and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Echinopsis Physical Information
Mango Tree and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Echinopsis are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Mango Tree and Echinopsis
Care of Mango Tree and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.