Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle)
Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) is a salt-tolerant tree native to tropical coastlines, forming dense thickets that stabilize shorelines and provide crucial habitat.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth.
Watering
Keep consistently moist, thrives in brackish or saltwater.
Soil
Prefers waterlogged, anaerobic soils such as mud, sand, and peat in coastal intertidal zones.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 20-30 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Generally not required; adapted to nutrient-poor soils.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for optimal growth.
Tolerates partial shade but growth may be reduced.
Keep consistently moist, thrives in brackish or saltwater.
Tolerates inundation and saline conditions.
Prefers waterlogged, anaerobic soils such as mud, sand, and peat in coastal intertidal zones.
Prefers warm temperatures between 20-30 °C.
Sensitive to frost.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Generally not required; adapted to nutrient-poor soils.
Use very dilute fertilizer only if growth is poor.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
6-15 m
Spread
6-15 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, opposite, leathery
Flower Size
1-2 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalpighiales
- familyRhizophoraceae
- genusRhizophora
- speciesRhizophora mangle
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No