Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Artichoke
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In German
Artischocke
Mandarine
In French
Artichaut
mandarine
In Spanish
Alcachofa
mandarina
In Greek
αγκινάρα
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
tangerina
In Polish
Karczoch
mandarynka
In Latin
cactus
Tangerine
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Tangerine
Season and care of Artichoke and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Tangerine season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Tangerine Physical Information
Artichoke and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Tangerine are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Tangerine
Care of Artichoke and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Artichoke 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.