Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
'Bees' Sunset, Buttercup, Nobilis
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Damp shores, Marshy ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, 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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Treatment of Dark Spots
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Red Hot Poker
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Red Hot Poker
संतरा
In German
Red Hot Poker
Mandarine
In French
Red Hot Poker
mandarine
In Spanish
Red Hot Poker
mandarina
In Greek
Red Hot Poker
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Red Hot Pôquer
tangerina
In Polish
Red Hot Poker
mandarynka
In Latin
Hot Rubrum Poker
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Hot Poker and Tangerine
Season and care of Red Hot Poker and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Hot Poker and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Hot Poker season is Summer and Tangerine season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Hot Poker is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Hot Poker is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Hot Poker and Tangerine Physical Information
Red Hot Poker and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Hot Poker height is 111.80 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Hot Poker and Tangerine are as follows:
Red Hot Poker flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Red Hot Poker leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Hot Poker and Tangerine
Care of Red Hot Poker and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Hot Poker 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 Red Hot Poker 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.
