Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Grass
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
संतरा
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Mandarine
In French
St. Augustine Grass
mandarine
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
mandarina
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
tangerina
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
mandarynka
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.