Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
Primula mistassinica
Common Name
Grapefruit
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Mistassini Primrose
In German
Grapefruit
Mistassini Primrose
In French
pamplemousse
Primrose Mistassini
In Spanish
Pomelo
Mistassini Primrose
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Mistassini Primrose
In Portuguese
Toranja
Mistassini Primrose
In Polish
grejpfrut
Mistassini Primrose
In Latin
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Mistassini Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose
Season and care of Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mistassini Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose Physical Information
Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
- Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose
Care of Grapefruit and Mistassini Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mistassini Primrose 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 Mistassini Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.