Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In German
Tilapia
Mandarin
In French
Tilapia
mandarin
In Spanish
tilapia
mandarín
In Greek
tilaka
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
tilaka
tangerina
In Polish
tilakiem
Mandarynka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Sapindales
Family
Symplocaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tilaka and Mandarin
Season and care of Tilaka and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Mandarin Physical Information
Tilaka and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Mandarin are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Mandarin
Care of Tilaka and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.