Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Pink, White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Moderate
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Plum
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In German
Pflaume
Mandarin
In Spanish
ciruela
mandarín
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
ameixa
tangerina
In Polish
Śliwka
Mandarynka
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Plum and Mandarin
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Plum and Mandarin. Plum has thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Mandarin has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Plum and Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Mandarin
Season and care of Plum and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Mandarin season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Plum and Mandarin Physical Information
Plum and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Mandarin are as follows:
Care of Plum and Mandarin
Care of Plum and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.