Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Melanesia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Do not water excessively
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Mango
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Kiwano Melon
In German
Mango Baum
Hornmelone
In French
Manguier
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
Mango Tree
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Mangueira
pepino africano
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
Mango ligno
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon
Care of Mango Tree and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwano Melon 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 Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.