Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
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California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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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
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
Phlox condensata
Common Name
Grapefruit
Phlox condensata
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Phlox condensata
In German
Grapefruit
Phlox condensata
In French
pamplemousse
Phlox condensata
In Spanish
Pomelo
Phlox condensata
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Phlox condensata
In Portuguese
Toranja
Phlox condensata
In Polish
grejpfrut
Phlox condensata
In Latin
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Phlox condensata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Phlox condensata
Season and care of Grapefruit and Phlox condensata is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Phlox condensata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox condensata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phlox condensata is Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox condensata is Neutral.
Grapefruit and Phlox condensata Physical Information
Grapefruit and Phlox condensata physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Phlox condensata are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Phlox condensata flower color: White
- Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Phlox condensata
Care of Grapefruit and Phlox condensata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.