Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Hybrid origin, India, Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink, Tan, White
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELINIS nerviglumis
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
Common Name
Ruby Grass, Zizka
Mango, Manila Mango
In Spanish
Zizka
Mangifera indica
In Greek
Zizka
Manila mango
In Portuguese
Zizka
Mangifera indica
In Polish
Zizka
Mango indyjskie
In Latin
Žižka
Manila mango
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Zizka and Manila Mango
Season and care of Zizka and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about Zizka and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zizka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zizka is Loam, Sand and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zizka and Manila Mango Physical Information
Zizka and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Zizka and Manila Mango are as follows:
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
- Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Zizka and Manila Mango
Care of Zizka and Manila Mango include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zizka 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.
