Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India, Melanesia
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Mango
In Hindi
Moonflower
आम का पेड़
In German
Monet
Mango Baum
In Spanish
Monet
Árbol de mango
In Portuguese
Monet
Mangueira
In Polish
Monet
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Monet
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Moonflower and Mango Tree
Season and care of Moonflower and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonflower and Mango Tree Physical Information
Moonflower and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Mango Tree are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Moonflower and Mango Tree
Care of Moonflower and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.