Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Red, Ivory, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
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, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
In Hindi
Mandarin
मकई पोस्ता
In German
Mandarin
Klatschmohn
In French
mandarin
Coquelicot
In Spanish
mandarín
amapola de maíz
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
tangerina
Corn Poppy
In Polish
Mandarynka
Corn Poppy
In Latin
Latin
corn Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Rutaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Corn Poppy
Season and care of Mandarin and Corn Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Corn Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Corn Poppy Physical Information
Mandarin and Corn Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Corn Poppy are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
- Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Mandarin and Corn Poppy
Care of Mandarin and Corn Poppy 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 Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.