Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
10-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Mandarin
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Mandarin
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
mandarin
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
mandarín
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
tangerina
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Mandarynka
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Mandarin
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Mandarin Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Mandarin are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Mandarin
Care of Ram's Horn and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.