Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Tangelo
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Tangelo
भारतीय घास
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Indian Grass
In French
Tangelo
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Tangelo
Hierba india
In Greek
Tangelo
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
grama indianas
In Polish
Tangelo
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Tangelo
Indian Grass
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Tangelo and Indian Grass
Season and care of Tangelo and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangelo and Indian Grass Physical Information
Tangelo and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Indian Grass are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Tangelo and Indian Grass
Care of Tangelo and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.