Tangerine

Applemint

About Tangerine and Applemint

Tangerine

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Herbs

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Japan

Southern Europe

Types

Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee

Number of Varieties

502

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-116-9

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm980.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm2.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Skin Problems

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

संतरा

Applemint Tree

In German

Mandarine

Applemint Baum

In French

mandarine

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

mandarina

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

μανταρίνι

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

tangerina

Árvore applemint

In Polish

mandarynka

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Tangerine

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Lamiales

Family

Rutaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Citrus

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

202

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Properties of Tangerine and Applemint

Wondering what are the properties of Tangerine and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Tangerine and Applemint. Tangerine has thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Tangerine does not have fragrant flowers. Tangerine has allergic reactions like and Applemint has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tangerine and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tangerine and Applemint

Season and care of Tangerine and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.

Tangerine and Applemint Physical Information

Tangerine and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Applemint are as follows:

Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Tangerine and Applemint

Care of Tangerine and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.