Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Mandarin
In German
Ballonblume
Mandarin
In French
balloon Flower
mandarin
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
mandarín
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
tangerina
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Mandarynka
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Latin
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Campanulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Mandarin
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Mandarin Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Mandarin are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Mandarin
Care of Balloon Flower and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.