Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Pink, Light Pink
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
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
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
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Mandarin
Fall Phlox
In German
Mandarin
fall phlox
In French
mandarin
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
mandarín
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
tangerina
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Mandarynka
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Latin
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Mandarin and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Mandarin and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Fall Phlox
Care of Mandarin and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.