Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Morocco
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Toadflax
Mandarin
In German
Toadflax
Mandarin
In French
Toadflax
mandarin
In Spanish
Toadflax
mandarín
In Greek
Toadflax
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Linária
tangerina
In Polish
Toadflax
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Toadflax and Mandarin
Season and care of Toadflax and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Mandarin season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Toadflax and Mandarin Physical Information
Toadflax and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Mandarin are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Toadflax and Mandarin
Care of Toadflax and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.