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About Mandarin and Satsuma

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Fruit
Fruit

Origin

Southeastern Asia
China, Japan

Types

-
-

Number of Varieties

356
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Well Drained
Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-118-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-8
10-8

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red
Green, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic
Acicular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Anaphylaxis
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Fruits

Other Uses

Used as a laxative
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

Mandarin
satsuma

In German

Mandarin
satsuma

In French

mandarin
satsuma

In Spanish

mandarín
satsuma

In Greek

Μανταρίνι
satsuma

In Portuguese

tangerina
satsuma

In Polish

Mandarynka
Satsuma

In Latin

Latin
Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Citreae

Subfamily

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Citroideae

Number of Species

40016
1 27800
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Properties of Mandarin and Satsuma

Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Satsuma? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Satsuma. Mandarin has thorns and Satsuma doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Satsuma 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 Satsuma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Mandarin and Satsuma

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

Mandarin and Satsuma Physical Information

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

  • Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple

  • Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Satsuma flower color: White

  • Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Mandarin and Satsuma

Care of Mandarin and Satsuma 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 Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.