Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Mango
False Indigo
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
इंडिगो
In German
Mango Baum
falsches Indigo
In French
Manguier
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Mango Tree
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Mangueira
false Indigo
In Polish
Drzewo mango
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Mango ligno
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and False Indigo
Season and care of Mango Tree and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and False Indigo Physical Information
Mango Tree and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and False Indigo are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Mango Tree and False Indigo
Care of Mango Tree and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.