Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
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Types
-
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
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Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Angelonia
चकोतरा
In German
Angelonia
Grapefruit
In French
Angelonia
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Angelonia
Pomelo
In Greek
Angelonia
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Toranja
In Polish
Angelonia
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Angelonia and Grapefruit
Season and care of Angelonia and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Grapefruit Physical Information
Angelonia and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Grapefruit are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Angelonia and Grapefruit
Care of Angelonia and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.