Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Asia, Europe
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Old fields, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Primula veris
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose
In Hindi
संतरा
cowslip primrose
In German
Mandarine
Echte Schlüsselblume
In French
mandarine
Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière
In Spanish
mandarina
Primula veris
In Greek
μανταρίνι
πασχαλίτσα primrose
In Portuguese
tangerina
prímula cowslip
In Polish
mandarynka
Pierwiosnek lekarski
In Latin
Tangerine
cowslip Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose
Season and care of Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cowslip Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Cowslip Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cowslip Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose Physical Information
Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cowslip Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Cowslip Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose
Care of Tangerine and Cowslip Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowslip Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.