Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Asia
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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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, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Hosta
In German
Mandarine
Hosta
In French
mandarine
Hosta
In Spanish
mandarina
Hosta
In Portuguese
tangerina
Hosta
In Polish
mandarynka
Hosta
In Latin
Tangerine
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tangerine and Hosta
Season and care of Tangerine and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Hosta Physical Information
Tangerine and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Hosta are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Tangerine and Hosta
Care of Tangerine and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.