Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Common Comfrey
In German
Mandarine
Hortensie
In French
mandarine
Hortensia
In Spanish
mandarina
Hortensia
In Greek
μανταρίνι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
tangerina
Hortênsia
In Polish
mandarynka
Hortensja
In Latin
Tangerine
Hibiscus
Family
Rutaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tangerine and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Tangerine and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Tangerine and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Tangerine and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tangerine and Common Comfrey
Care of Tangerine and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Common Comfrey pruning is done 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.