Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Insects
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
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
संतरा
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Mandarine
Kracher penstemon
In French
mandarine
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
mandarina
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
μανταρίνι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
tangerina
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
mandarynka
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Tangerine
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Tangerine and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.