Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, India, Melanesia
Southern Asia
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Bronze
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Clay, Loam
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In German
Mango
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Manguier
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Mangifera indica
loto sagrado
In Greek
Manila mango
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Mangifera indica
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Mango indyjskie
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Manila mango
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Proteales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus
Care of Manila Mango and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.