Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
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Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Tangelo
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Tangelo
Red Cardinal
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Red Cardinal
In French
Tangelo
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Tangelo
Cárdenas
In Greek
Tangelo
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Tangelo
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Tangelo
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Tangelo and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Tangelo and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangelo and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Tangelo and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tangelo and Red Cardinal
Care of Tangelo and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.