Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In German
Hortensie
Mandarine
In French
Hortensia
mandarine
In Spanish
Hortensia
mandarina
In Greek
υδραγεία
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
tangerina
In Polish
Hortensja
mandarynka
In Latin
Hibiscus
Tangerine
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chocolate-root and Tangerine
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Tangerine? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Tangerine. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Tangerine doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tangerine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chocolate-root and Tangerine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Tangerine
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Tangerine season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Chocolate-root and Tangerine Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Tangerine are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Tangerine
Care of Chocolate-root and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.