Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Mandarin
In German
Meyer Lemon
Mandarin
In French
Meyer Lemon
mandarin
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
mandarín
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
tangerina
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Mandarynka
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Mandarin
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Mandarin Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Mandarin are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Mandarin
Care of Meyer Lemon and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.