Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brownish 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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Insects, 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
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
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, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
Mandarin
Lemon Verbena
In German
Mandarin
Lemon Verbena
In French
mandarin
Aloysia
In Spanish
mandarín
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
tangerina
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Mandarynka
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
Latin
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mandarin and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Lemon Verbena. Mandarin has thorns and Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mandarin and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Mandarin and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Mandarin and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mandarin and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Lemon Verbena
Care of Mandarin and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.