Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
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Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
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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, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mice
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
Mandarin
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
Mandarin
Holz Bambus
In French
mandarin
bois Bambou
In Spanish
mandarín
bambú
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
tangerina
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
Mandarynka
Drewno Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Mandarin and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Mandarin and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mandarin and Timber Bamboo
Care of Mandarin and Timber Bamboo 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 Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.