Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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 or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Red
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Carissa holly
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Carissa holly plant
In German
Grapefruit
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
pamplemousse
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Pomelo
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Toranja
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
grejpfrut
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
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Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Aquifoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Grapefruit and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Grapefruit and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Carissa Holly
Care of Grapefruit and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.