Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa
Types
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Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Orange
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
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
Mandarin
Dracaena
In German
Mandarin
Dracaena
In French
mandarin
Dracaena
In Spanish
mandarín
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
tangerina
Dracaena
In Polish
Mandarynka
Dracena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Dracaena
Season and care of Mandarin and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Mandarin and Dracaena Physical Information
Mandarin and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Dracaena are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Dracaena
Care of Mandarin and Dracaena 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 Dracaena pruning is done 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.