Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Dry areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Garland
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In German
Echte Feige
Mandarine
In French
Ficus carica
mandarine
In Spanish
Ficus carica
mandarina
In Greek
Celeste Fig
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
tangerina
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
mandarynka
In Latin
Ficus carica
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Tangerine
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Tangerine Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Tangerine are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Tangerine
Care of Celeste Fig and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done 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 Celeste Fig 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.