Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Mandarin
भारतीय घास
In German
Mandarin
Indian Grass
In French
mandarin
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
mandarín
Hierba india
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
tangerina
grama indianas
In Polish
Mandarynka
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Latin
Indian Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Indian Grass
Season and care of Mandarin and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Indian Grass Physical Information
Mandarin and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Indian Grass are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Mandarin and Indian Grass
Care of Mandarin and Indian Grass 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 Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.