Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Mexico
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
BRAHEA armata
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
In Hindi
संतरा
Mexican Blue Palm
In German
Mandarine
Mexican Blue Palm
In French
mandarine
Palmier bleu du Mexique
In Spanish
mandarina
palma blanca
In Greek
μανταρίνι
Mexican Blue Palm
In Portuguese
tangerina
Mexican Blue Palm
In Polish
mandarynka
Mexican Blue Palm
In Latin
Tangerine
Mexican Blue Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm
Season and care of Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm Physical Information
Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
- Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Care of Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm
Care of Tangerine and Mexican Blue Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.