Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Orange Red, Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Grapefruit
Gardenie
In French
pamplemousse
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Pomelo
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Toranja
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
grejpfrut
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
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Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Rutaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine
Care of Grapefruit and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.