Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
संतरा
Mexican Hat
In German
Mandarine
Mexican Hat
In French
mandarine
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
mandarina
mexican Hat
In Greek
μανταρίνι
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
tangerina
Mexican Hat
In Polish
mandarynka
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Tangerine
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tangerine and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Tangerine and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Tangerine and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Tangerine and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Tangerine and Mexican Hat
Care of Tangerine and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.