Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Hybrid origin, India, Melanesia
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Mango, Manila Mango
In German
hairawn muhly
Mango
In French
muhly herbe
Manguier
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Mangifera indica
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Manila mango
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Mangifera indica
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Mango indyjskie
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Manila mango
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Mangifera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Manila Mango
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Manila Mango Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Manila Mango are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
- Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Muhly Grass and Manila Mango
Care of Muhly Grass and Manila Mango include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
