Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Nules , Nadorcott
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Black sooty mold, Citrus canker
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Cottage Garden, Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Digestive, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Added to salads, Culinary use
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
CITRUS reticulata
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine
In Hindi
Mandarin
clementine
In German
Mandarin
Clementine
In French
mandarin
Citrus clementina
In Spanish
mandarín
Citrus x clementina
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
clementine
In Portuguese
tangerina
clementine
In Polish
Mandarynka
clementine
In Latin
Latin
clementine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandarin and Clementine
Season and care of Mandarin and Clementine is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Clementine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clementine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Clementine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Clementine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandarin and Clementine Physical Information
Mandarin and Clementine physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Clementine height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Clementine are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clementine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Clementine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mandarin and Clementine
Care of Mandarin and Clementine 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 Clementine pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clementine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.