Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Forests, gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Scale
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
Birds
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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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
Pneumonia, Ulcers
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
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
CYDONIA oblonga
Common Name
Grapefruit
Quince
In German
Grapefruit
Quitte
In French
pamplemousse
Coing
In Spanish
Pomelo
Membrillo
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Toranja
Marmelo
In Polish
grejpfrut
Pigwa
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Quince
Season and care of Grapefruit and Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quince season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quince is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Quince Physical Information
Grapefruit and Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Quince height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Quince are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Quince flower color: White and Light Pink
- Quince leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Grapefruit and Quince
Care of Grapefruit and Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quince pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant and Remove deadheads. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.