Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove)

Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) brown prop roots on woody plant over green water lily leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) displaying intricate brown arching prop roots above large green aquatic foliage.

Botanical name: Rhizophora mangle

Common name: Red Mangrove

Family: Rhizophoraceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Keep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Bog or aquatic
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
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Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds. See Article about mangroves.

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Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green leaves and brown propagule close up
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) leaves and a long brown dangling propagule
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flower close up with thick green leaves surrounding stems.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) small yellow flower with long petals among thick green oval leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with thin light brown trunks and many green leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree trunks and tangled roots rising above muddy water with foliage.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) brown propagules hanging from green branches in a close up.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) displaying long brown propagules hanging from thick green leathery leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green plant stems inside a black ceramic container on a plate.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) stems growing within a black container placed on a plate.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flower and green leaves close up
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) with yellow flower and waxy green leaves
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) brown propagules on tree stem in a close up view
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) propagules attached to a sturdy brown woody stem in vertical orientation
Rhizophora mangle with brown roots and green leaves in a dense plant stand
Rhizophora mangle with many brown roots growing among thick green canopy foliage
Rhizophora mangle green fruit close up with brown tips hanging from woody branches
Rhizophora mangle hanging green fruit with brown tips among thick dark leaves
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green seedlings in a propagation tray close up
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Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) seedlings growing in a plastic multi-cell propagation tray
sometimes known as 'Sea Pencils'
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green leaves with a long brown propagule fruit close up
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) displaying green foliage and a singular hanging brown propagule fruit
Rhizophora mangle yellow flower close up with smooth thick green leaves behind it.
Rhizophora mangle yellow flower with star shaped petals and thick green foliage.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flower close up with thick green leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flowers with pointed petals nestled among broad green leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flower close up with green leaves for plant identification
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flower with white fuzzy petals tucked among thick green leaves
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green plant leaves resting atop porous gray rocks inside aquarium tank
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green leaves extend across textured mineral rocks inside glass container.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) with green leaves growing inside a clear rectangular glass aquarium tank
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) growing in a glass tank with textured grey rocks and substrate
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) plant with green leaves in a clear aquatic container setting.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) stems grow from sand inside a tank with textured grey rocks.
Rhizophora mangle plant with green leaves and many tangled brown arching wooden roots
Rhizophora mangle plant with dense green foliage and numerous tangled brown wooden roots
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with tangled brown prop roots and dense green oval leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) displaying long dangling brown roots reaching down into the calm water surface.
Rhizophora mangle with brown tangled prop roots and small green leaves tree branches
Rhizophora mangle creates a dense network of tangled brown roots and green foliage.
Rhizophora mangle dense green plant reflecting in calm dark water surface during day
Rhizophora mangle creates dense green foliage above calm dark water near palms
Rhizophora mangle with purple buds and thick green leaves in a close up
Rhizophora mangle with purple buds and smooth waxy leaves in a cluster
Rhizophora mangle green leaves and long brown propagules hanging on the plant branches.
Rhizophora mangle hanging with long brown propagules among thick green waxy leaves.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green fruit on a white surface, close up for botanical study.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) fruit on a white surface, captured in a close up view.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tall green stems with leaves growing out of sandy soil.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) stems grow from sandy ground with slender green leaves throughout.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with thick green leaves extending over dark calm water
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) leaves hang low over the dark surface of the calm water
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with tangled brown roots and dense green leaves plant
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with roots reaching into dark water among dense green foliage.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with green leaves and brown prop roots near water
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree growing with woody roots extending into the calm water surface
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) lime green leaves on a woody plant near the water
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) with lime green leaves growing along the edge of the water
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) plant with green oval leaves and brown stilt roots in water.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) displaying clusters of green leaves above dark brown arching stilt roots.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flower close up among thick oval green leaves on branches
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) yellow flower with thick oval green leaves on a woody branch
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with tangled red prop roots and dense green foliage.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with thick tangled prop roots growing over the calm water.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with tangled brown prop roots and dense green leaves
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with tangled brown roots rising above dark water surface area
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with green leaves and many prop roots along water edge.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) trees lining the water with many visible tangled prop root systems.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green plant with brown prop roots along the water edge.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) plants with woody roots extending into the blue water.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with green leaves and brown prop roots near water.
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) tree with dense green leaves above its signature tangled prop roots.


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Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove) green plant stems inside a black ceramic container on a plate.

1185 Rhizophora mangle - Red Mangrove

Red mangrove. Great for purifying ponds. These are seedlings grown in soil.
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