Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
India, Melanesia
Madagascar
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Mango
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Periwinkle
In German
Mango Baum
Immergrün
In French
Manguier
Pervenche
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Bígaro
In Greek
Mango Tree
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Mirta
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Barwinek
In Latin
Mango ligno
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Catharanthus
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Periwinkle
Season and care of Mango Tree and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Periwinkle Physical Information
Mango Tree and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Periwinkle are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mango Tree and Periwinkle
Care of Mango Tree and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.