Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
  
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Light Frost, Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
  
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
  
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
  
CITRUS x paradisi
  
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
  
Grapefruit
  
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
  
चकोतरा
  
In German
Currykraut
  
Grapefruit
  
In French
Usine de Curry
  
pamplemousse
  
In Spanish
planta de Curry
  
Pomelo
  
In Greek
φυτό Curry
  
γκρέιπ φρουτ
  
In Portuguese
Curry planta
  
Toranja
  
In Polish
curry roślin
  
grejpfrut
  
In Latin
Curry plant
  
Not Available
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Helichrysum
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Grapefruit
Season and care of Curry Plant and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Curry Plant and Grapefruit Physical Information
Curry Plant and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant 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 Curry Plant and Grapefruit are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Curry Plant and Grapefruit
Care of Curry Plant and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Curry Plant 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.