Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Grapefruit
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Hydrangea
In German
Grapefruit
Hortensie
In French
pamplemousse
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pomelo
Hortensia
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Toranja
Hortênsia
In Polish
grejpfrut
Hortensja
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke
Season and care of Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jerusalem Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke Physical Information
Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
- Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke
Care of Grapefruit and Jerusalem Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.