Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
संतरा
In German
Applemint Baum
Mandarine
In French
Applemint Arbre
mandarine
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
mandarina
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
tangerina
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
mandarynka
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Applemint and Tangerine
Season and care of Applemint and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Tangerine Physical Information
Applemint and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Tangerine are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Tangerine
Care of Applemint and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Applemint 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.