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About Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin


About Mandarin and Indian Gooseberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Fruit, Tree   
Fruit   

Origin
Not Available   
Southeastern Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
Loamy soils, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
10-8   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Bushy, Evergreen   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
800.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
400.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green   
White, Red, Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Light Green   
Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Elliptic   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads   
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth   
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction   
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Caterpillar   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Anaphylaxis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Bonsai, Borders   

Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C   
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines   
Used as a laxative   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cottage garden   
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica   
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)   

Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala   
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin   

In Hindi
आमला   
Mandarin   

In German
Stachelbeere   
Mandarin   

In French
Groseille à maquereau   
mandarin   

In Spanish
Grosella   
mandarín   

In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο   
Μανταρίνι   

In Portuguese
Groselha   
tangerina   

In Polish
Agrest   
Mandarynka   

In Latin
hominem   
Latin   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Malpighiales   
Sapindales   

Family
Phyllanthaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Phyllanthus   
Citrus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Phyllantheae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin. Indian Gooseberry doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Gooseberry does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Gooseberry has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Mandarin has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin

Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.

Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin Physical Information

Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin are as follows:

Care of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin

Care of Indian Gooseberry and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.

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