Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 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
-
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
leatherleaf
Mandarin
In German
Leatherleaf
Mandarin
In French
Leatherleaf
mandarin
In Spanish
leatherleaf
mandarín
In Greek
Leatherleaf
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
tangerina
In Polish
Leatherleaf
Mandarynka
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Latin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Sapindales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Mandarin
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf and Mandarin Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Mandarin are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color:
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf and Mandarin
Care of Leatherleaf and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf 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.