Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nules , Nadorcott
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Black sooty mold, Citrus canker
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Digestive, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
CITRUS reticulata
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine
In Hindi
pinkroot
clementine
In German
Spigelia
Clementine
In French
Spigelia
Citrus clementina
In Spanish
Spigelia
Citrus x clementina
In Greek
Spigelia
clementine
In Portuguese
Spigelia
clementine
In Polish
Spigelia
clementine
In Latin
Spigelia
clementine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Loganiceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Clementine
Season and care of Pinkroot and Clementine is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Clementine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clementine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clementine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clementine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Clementine Physical Information
Pinkroot and Clementine physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Clementine height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Clementine are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Clementine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Clementine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Clementine
Care of Pinkroot and Clementine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clementine pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clementine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.