Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Tangelo
In German
Ajowan
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Tangelo
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Tangelo
In Portuguese
aipo
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Latin
semina Carom
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Trachyspermum
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Tangelo
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Tangelo Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Tangelo are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Tangelo
Care of Ajwain plant and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.