Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Mandarin
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Mandarin
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
mandarin
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
mandarín
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
tangerina
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Mandarynka
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Mandarin and Caesar Siberian Iris 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 Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.