Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
South America
China, Japan
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Bromeliad
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
Bromeliad
satsuma
In German
Bromeliad
satsuma
In French
Bromeliad
satsuma
In Spanish
Bromeliad
satsuma
In Greek
Bromeliad
satsuma
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
satsuma
In Polish
Bromeliad
Satsuma
In Latin
Bromeliad
Satsuma
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Satsuma
Season and care of Bromeliad and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Satsuma Physical Information
Bromeliad and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Satsuma are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bromeliad and Satsuma
Care of Bromeliad and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.