Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Plum
In German
Grapefruit
Pflaume
In French
pamplemousse
prune
In Spanish
Pomelo
ciruela
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Toranja
ameixa
In Polish
grejpfrut
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Plum
Season and care of Grapefruit and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Grapefruit and Plum Physical Information
Grapefruit and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Plum are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Grapefruit and Plum
Care of Grapefruit and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.