Mandarin

Freesia

About Mandarin and Freesia

Mandarin

Freesia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Herbaceous Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Africa, Kenya, South Africa

Types

Freesia

Number of Varieties

3515

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Well Drained

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-119-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Anaphylaxis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Borders

Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bulbs, Flowers

Other Uses

Used as a laxative

Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)

Freesia refracta

Common Name

Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin

Freesia

In Hindi

Mandarin

Freesia

In German

Mandarin

Freesie

In French

mandarin

Freesia

In Spanish

mandarín

fresia

In Greek

Μανταρίνι

freesia

In Portuguese

tangerina

freesia

In Polish

Mandarynka

frezja

In Latin

Latin

Freesia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Asparagales

Family

Rutaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Citrus

Freesia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Ixioideae

Number of Species

40016

1 27800

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Properties of Mandarin and Freesia

Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Freesia? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Freesia. Mandarin has thorns and Freesia doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Freesia has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mandarin and Freesia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mandarin and Freesia

Season and care of Mandarin and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.

Mandarin and Freesia Physical Information

Mandarin and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Freesia are as follows:

Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green

Care of Mandarin and Freesia

Care of Mandarin and Freesia 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 Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.