Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Mandarin
Tatsoi
In French
mandarin
Tatsoi
In Spanish
mandarín
Tatsoi
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
tangerina
Tatsoi
In Polish
Mandarynka
Tatsoi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mandarin and Tatsoi
Season and care of Mandarin and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandarin and Tatsoi Physical Information
Mandarin and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Tatsoi are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mandarin and Tatsoi
Care of Mandarin and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.