Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove branches
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Mandarine
Affenbrotbaum
In French
mandarine
Baobab
In Spanish
mandarina
Baobab
In Greek
μανταρίνι
Baobab
In Portuguese
tangerina
baobá
In Polish
mandarynka
Baobab
In Latin
Tangerine
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tangerine and Baobab
Season and care of Tangerine and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Baobab Physical Information
Tangerine and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Baobab are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Tangerine and Baobab
Care of Tangerine and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.