Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Phoenix dactylifera
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange Red
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHOENIX dactylifera
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Date Palm
Orange
In German
Dattelpalme
Orange
In French
Palmier dattier
Orange
In Spanish
Palmera datilera
naranja
In Greek
Χουρμαδιά
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
palma de tâmara
laranja
In Polish
Data Palm
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Date Palm
aurantiaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Date Palm and Orange
Season and care of Date Palm and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Date Palm and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Date Palm is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Date Palm and Orange Physical Information
Date Palm and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Date Palm and Orange are as follows:
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Date Palm and Orange
Care of Date Palm and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.