Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
In Hindi
संतरा
Lousiana नारंगी
In German
Mandarine
Lousiana Orange
In French
mandarine
Lousiana d'orange
In Spanish
mandarina
Lousiana naranja
In Greek
μανταρίνι
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
tangerina
Lousiana laranja
In Polish
mandarynka
Lousiana pomarańczowy
In Latin
Tangerine
louisiana aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tangerine and Louisiana Orange
Season and care of Tangerine and Louisiana Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Louisiana Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Louisiana Orange Physical Information
Tangerine and Louisiana Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Louisiana Orange are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tangerine and Louisiana Orange
Care of Tangerine and Louisiana Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.