Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Melanesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Penstemon
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
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
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Mango
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Mango Baum
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Manguier
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Mango Tree
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Mango ligno
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Penstemon
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Mango Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.