Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Melanesia
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
आम
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Mango
Kracher penstemon
In French
Manguier
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Mangifera indica
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Manila mango
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Mangifera indica
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Mango indyjskie
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Manila mango
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Manila Mango and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.