Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Mandarin
Aaron Caladium
In German
Mandarin
Aaron Caladium
In French
mandarin
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
mandarín
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
tangerina
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Mandarynka
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Latin
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandarin and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Mandarin and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Mandarin and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mandarin and Aaron Caladium
Care of Mandarin and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.