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About Manila Mango and Gala Apple


About Gala Apple and Manila Mango


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Fruit   
Fruit   

Origin
Hybrid origin, India, Melanesia   
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia   

Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta   
fuji, jonathan apple   

Number of Varieties
69   
99+
25   
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas   
Cold Regions, gardens   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24   
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red   
White, Light Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold   
Yellow, Red, Orange Red   

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   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acuminate   
Oval Cordate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Over-head watering   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Alternate Days   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Less Watering   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Rocky Soil, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects   

Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis   
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff   
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree   
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive   
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade   
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical   
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'   
MALUS domestica 'Gala'   

Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango   
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple   

In Hindi
आम   
सेब   

In German
Mango   
Gala Apfel   

In French
Manguier   
Gala   

In Spanish
Mangifera indica   
Gala   

In Greek
Manila mango   
Gala   

In Portuguese
Mangifera indica   
Gala   

In Polish
Mango indyjskie   
Gala   

In Latin
Manila mango   
Gala   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Rosales   

Family
Anacardiaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Mangifera   
Malus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Dicotyledonous, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
850   
22
25   
99+

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Properties of Manila Mango and Gala Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Manila Mango and Gala Apple? We provide you with everything About Manila Mango and Gala Apple. Manila Mango doesn't have thorns and Gala Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Manila Mango does not have fragrant flowers. Manila Mango has allergic reactions like bullous cheilitis and contact allergic dermatitis and Gala Apple has allergic reactions like bullous cheilitis and contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Manila Mango and Gala Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Manila Mango and Gala Apple

Season and care of Manila Mango and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.

Manila Mango and Gala Apple Physical Information

Manila Mango and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and Gala Apple are as follows:

Care of Manila Mango and Gala Apple

Care of Manila Mango and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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