Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
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Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trident shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Mandarin
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Mandarin
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
mandarin
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
mandarín
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
tangerina
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Mandarynka
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Bael
Season and care of Mandarin and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Mandarin and Bael Physical Information
Mandarin and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Bael are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Mandarin and Bael
Care of Mandarin and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.