Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Grapefruit
In German
Cotyledon
Grapefruit
In French
Cotyledon
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Pomelo
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Toranja
In Polish
Liścień
grejpfrut
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Citrus
Clade
Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Grapefruit
Season and care of Cotyledon and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Grapefruit Physical Information
Cotyledon and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Grapefruit are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Grapefruit
Care of Cotyledon and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotyledon 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.