Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
चकोतरा
In German
Tabernaemontana
Grapefruit
In French
Tabernaemontana
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Pomelo
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Toranja
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
grejpfrut
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
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Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit
Care of Crape Jasmine and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.