Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
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 in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango
Dwarf Cattail
In German
Mango
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Manguier
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Mangifera indica
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Manila mango
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Mangifera indica
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Mango indyjskie
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Manila mango
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Manila Mango and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.