Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Melanesia
Europe
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, 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
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango
Borage, starflower
In German
Mango
Borretsch
In French
Manguier
Bourrache
In Spanish
Mangifera indica
borraja
In Greek
Manila mango
Borage
In Portuguese
Mangifera indica
Borragem
In Polish
Mango indyjskie
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Manila mango
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Manila Mango and Borage
Season and care of Manila Mango and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Manila Mango and Borage Physical Information
Manila Mango and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and Borage are as follows:
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Manila Mango and Borage
Care of Manila Mango and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.