Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AGAVE
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Century plant
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In German
Agave
Mandarine
In French
Agave
mandarine
In Spanish
Agave
mandarina
In Portuguese
Agave
tangerina
In Polish
Agawa
mandarynka
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Tangerine
Season and care of Agave and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Agave and Tangerine Physical Information
Agave and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Tangerine are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Agave and Tangerine
Care of Agave and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.