Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Winter heath
Orange
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
नारंगी
In German
Alpine Heath
Orange
In French
Alpine Heath
Orange
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
naranja
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
laranja
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Alpini Heath
aurantiaco
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Orange
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Orange season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Orange Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Orange are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Orange
Care of Alpine Heath and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.