Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
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Types
Myrtus communis
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Moisture
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Common myrtle
चकोतरा
In German
Myrte
Grapefruit
In French
Myrtus communis
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Pomelo
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
murta comum
Toranja
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Grapefruit
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Grapefruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Grapefruit Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Grapefruit are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Grapefruit
Care of Common Myrtle and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.