Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
False Aralia
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In German
falsch Aralia
Mandarin
In French
faux Aralia
mandarin
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
mandarín
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Aralia false
tangerina
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Mandarynka
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Latin
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Aralia and Mandarin
Season and care of False Aralia and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Mandarin Physical Information
False Aralia and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Mandarin are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Aralia and Mandarin
Care of False Aralia and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Aralia 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.