Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS x nobilis
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Tangor, Temple Orange
False Indigo
In German
Tangor
falsches Indigo
In French
Tangor
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Tangor
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Tangor
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Tangor
false Indigo
In Polish
Tangor
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Tangor
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tangor and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Tangor and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Tangor and False Indigo. Tangor doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Tangor does not have fragrant flowers. Tangor has allergic reactions like cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth and Vomiting and False Indigo has allergic reactions like cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tangor and False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tangor and False Indigo
Season and care of Tangor and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Tangor and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangor season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangor is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangor and False Indigo Physical Information
Tangor and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tangor and False Indigo are as follows:
Tangor flower color: White
Tangor leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Tangor and False Indigo
Care of Tangor and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangor pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.