Alternanthera

Tangelo

About Alternanthera and Tangelo

Alternanthera

Tangelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Minneola, Nova, Orlando

Number of Varieties

4003

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Habitat

Grassland

Hillside, Low Elevation

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Ovate

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

reseeds

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Added to salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

✔ ✘

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Alternanthera

Tangelo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Streptophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

2720

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Tangelo

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Tangelo. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Tangelo has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alternanthera and Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Tangelo

Season and care of Alternanthera and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alternanthera and Tangelo Physical Information

Alternanthera and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Tangelo are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Alternanthera and Tangelo

Care of Alternanthera and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.