Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Bugs, Insects, Mice, Rats, Rodents
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Cough, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
ARENGA engleri
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Dwarf Sugar Palm, Formosa Palm
In Hindi
Mandarin
Sugar Palm
In German
Mandarin
Sugar Palm
In French
mandarin
Sugar Palm
In Spanish
mandarín
Sugar Palm
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Sugar Palm
In Portuguese
tangerina
Sugar Palm
In Polish
Mandarynka
Sugar Palm
In Latin
Latin
Sugar Palm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandarin and Sugar Palm
Season and care of Mandarin and Sugar Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Sugar Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandarin and Sugar Palm Physical Information
Mandarin and Sugar Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sugar Palm height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Sugar Palm are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Palm flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Sugar Palm leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mandarin and Sugar Palm
Care of Mandarin and Sugar Palm 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 Sugar Palm 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 Sugar Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.