Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Peanut cactus
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Skin cuts
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
संतरा
In German
Igel Kaktus
Mandarine
In French
hérisson cactus
mandarine
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
mandarina
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
tangerina
In Polish
jeż kaktus
mandarynka
In Latin
cactus
Tangerine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Tangerine
Season and care of Echinopsis and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Tangerine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Tangerine Physical Information
Echinopsis and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Tangerine are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Tangerine
Care of Echinopsis and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.