Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Saccharum officinarum
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Wet lands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM officinarum
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Sugarcane
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In German
Saccharum
Mandarin
In French
Canne à sucre
mandarin
In Spanish
Saccharum
mandarín
In Greek
Saccharum
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Cana-de-açúcar
tangerina
In Polish
Saccharum
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugarcane and Mandarin
Season and care of Sugarcane and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Sugarcane and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugarcane season is Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugarcane and Mandarin Physical Information
Sugarcane and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugarcane and Mandarin are as follows:
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugarcane and Mandarin
Care of Sugarcane and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugarcane 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.