Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
North America
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Birds, Butterflies
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
संतरा
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Mandarine
Softstem Bulrush
In French
mandarine
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
mandarina
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
μανταρίνι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
tangerina
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
mandarynka
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Tangerine
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Citrus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Tangerine and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.