Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
India, Melanesia
Central America, West Indies
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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 Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
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
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Mango
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
लाल केला
In German
Mango Baum
Red Banana
In French
Manguier
Red Banana
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Red Banana
In Greek
Mango Tree
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Red Banana
In Latin
Mango ligno
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Strelitziaceae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Red Banana
Season and care of Mango Tree and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Mango Tree and Red Banana Physical Information
Mango Tree and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Red Banana are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Mango Tree and Red Banana
Care of Mango Tree and Red Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.