Plant Care Mandarin Plant

Mandarin Plant

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Mandarin Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Mandarin Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Mandarin Plant

A close relative of the popular spider plant, the Mandarin Plant has dark green leaves with a bright streak of orange in the center extending from the stem. Fortunately, they're just as easy to care for and will tolerate all sorts of growing conditions!

Taxonomy

Chlorophytum filipedulum subsp. anamiense
Chlorophytum
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

Also known as

St. Bernard's Lily and orange spider plant

How to care for Mandarin Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Mandarin Plant

Water needs for Mandarin Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Mandarin Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Mandarin Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Mandarin Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mandarin Plant: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Mandarin Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mandarin Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mandarin Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mandarin Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mandarin Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Mandarin Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Mandarin Plant →

Common Mandarin Plant Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Mandarin Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Mandarin Plant Water Frequency →

Mandarin Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mandarin Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Mandarin Plant Light Requirements →

Mandarin Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Mandarin Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Mandarin Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Mandarin Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Mandarin Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mandarin Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Mandarin Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Mandarin Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

  • Temperature dependent
  • Based on plant health
    • Depending on their conditions, your Mandarin Plant may go dormant. Dormancy in this species is typically in response to poor light or a lack of water. You’ll know your plant has gone dormant when their growth slows down substantially. Depending on the cause, your plant can be coaxed out of dormancy by increasing their access to light or watering more often.


🌎 Native Region

Mandarin Plant is native to Tropical and Subtropical Africa, Australia, and Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mandarin Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Mandarin Plant Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Mandarin Plant

Mandarin Plant

Mandarin Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Mandarin Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Mandarin Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Mandarin Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
@TaylorMdeBloomz avatar
@@TaylorMdeBloomz
leaf-1 42 Plants
xp 4,267 XP
03/24/2022

I ordered this plant from an online plant shop. She did not arrive in perfect condition like my other plants but she was damaged. The good thing is she seems to have snapped back. I watered her and left her alone. She has perked up some. The leaves that were damaged are still there, but she is surviving. I hope she continues to thrive.

Survivor Survivor
@jschu avatar
@@jschu
leaf-1 23 Plants
xp 1,076 XP
06/02/2021

Did not tolerate a propagation super well (split my plant in two), but is surviving nonetheless. Definitely enjoys drying out before the next watering

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor

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