Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light 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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Mango
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
watermilfoil
In German
Mango Baum
watermilfoil
In French
Manguier
myriophylle
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
watermilfoil
In Greek
Mango Tree
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Mangueira
watermilfoil
In Polish
Drzewo mango
watermilfoil
In Latin
Mango ligno
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Myriophyllum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Mango Tree and Watermilfoil. Mango Tree doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Mango Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mango Tree has allergic reactions like bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis and Urticaria and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Mango Tree and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil
Care of Mango Tree and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.