Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
occasional watering once established
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, 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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
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
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Grown for shade, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Delonix regia
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Mandarin
गुलमोहर
In German
Mandarin
Flammenbaum
In French
mandarin
Delonix regia
In Spanish
mandarín
malinche
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
tangerina
flamboiã
In Polish
Mandarynka
wianowłostka królewska
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mandarin and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Royal Poinciana. Mandarin has thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mandarin and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Mandarin and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Poinciana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Mandarin and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Royal Poinciana
Care of Mandarin and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.