Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Tarocco, Sanguinello,
Moro
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Blood purifier, Carminative, Miscellany, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis
CITRUS sinensis 'Washington'
Common Name
Blood Orange, Naval Orange, Orange, Sweet Orange
Navel Orange, Washington Navel Orange
In Hindi
Blood Orange Tree
संतरा
In German
Blut- Orange Tree
Navel Orange
In French
Sang Orange Tree
Navel Orange
In Spanish
Árbol de la naranja de sangre
Naranja de ombligo o «navel»
In Greek
Blood Orange Tree
Navel Orange
In Portuguese
Orange Tree sangue
Navel Orange
In Polish
Krew Orange Tree
Pomarańcza
In Latin
Sanguinem Aliquam ligno
Apelsīns
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blood Orange and Navel Orange
Season and care of Blood Orange and Navel Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Blood Orange and Navel Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blood Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Navel Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blood Orange is Loam and for Navel Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blood Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Navel Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blood Orange and Navel Orange Physical Information
Blood Orange and Navel Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Blood Orange height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm whereas Navel Orange height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blood Orange and Navel Orange are as follows:
Blood Orange flower color: White
Blood Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Navel Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Navel Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blood Orange and Navel Orange
Care of Blood Orange and Navel Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blood Orange pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Navel Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blood Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Navel Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
