Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Peanut cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, 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, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
संतरा
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Mandarine
Igel Kaktus
In French
mandarine
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
mandarina
cactus de erizo
In Greek
μανταρίνι
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
tangerina
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
mandarynka
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Tangerine
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tangerine and Echinopsis
Season and care of Tangerine and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Echinopsis Physical Information
Tangerine and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Echinopsis are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tangerine and Echinopsis
Care of Tangerine and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.