Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Mandarin
Hydrangea
In German
Mandarin
Hortensie
In French
mandarin
Hortensia
In Spanish
mandarín
Hortensia
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
tangerina
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mandarynka
Hortensja
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mandarin and Thai Basil
Season and care of Mandarin and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Mandarin and Thai Basil Physical Information
Mandarin and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Thai Basil are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Mandarin and Thai Basil
Care of Mandarin and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.