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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Fruit
Grass

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Japan
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

5025
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-8
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

संतरा
Muhly Grass

In German

Mandarine
hairawn muhly

In French

mandarine
muhly herbe

In Spanish

mandarina
muhly Grass

In Greek

μανταρίνι
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

tangerina
muhly grama

In Polish

mandarynka
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Tangerine
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Cyperales

Family

Rutaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Citrus
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

2040
1 27800
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Difference Between Tangerine and Muhly Grass

If you are confused whether Tangerine or Muhly Grass are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Tangerine and Muhly Grass Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Tangerine are 20-10-10 and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Muhly Grass fertilizers required are No fertilizers needed. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Tangerine and Muhly Grass if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Tangerine and Muhly Grass

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Tangerine and Muhly Grass. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Tangerine and Muhly Grass as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Tangerine is Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol and Skin Disorders whereas of Muhly Grass is . Tangerine has beauty benefits as follows: Glowing Skin and Skin Problems while Muhly Grass has beauty benefits as follows: Glowing Skin and Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Tangerine vs Muhly Grass

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