Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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 Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
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
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Showy Purposes
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
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Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
LACTUCA serriola
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
In Hindi
Mandarin
Prickly Lettuce
In German
Mandarin
Feigensalat
In French
mandarin
laitue scariole
In Spanish
mandarín
lechuga espinosa
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
tangerina
alface espinhosa
In Polish
Mandarynka
Kolczasta Sałata
In Latin
Latin
Opuntia Lactuca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce. Mandarin has thorns and Prickly Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce
Season and care of Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prickly Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce Physical Information
Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
- Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce
Care of Mandarin and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.