Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Nassella tenuissima
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
NASSELLA tenuissima
Common Name
Mango
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Mexican Feather Grass
In German
Mango Baum
Mexikanische Federgras
In French
Manguier
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Pluma hierba mexicana
In Greek
Mango Tree
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Mexican Pena Relva
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Mexican Feather trawy
In Latin
Mango ligno
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass
Season and care of Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass Physical Information
Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
- Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass
Care of Mango Tree and Mexican Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.