Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Grapefruit
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
चकोतरा
regal geranium
In German
Grapefruit
Regal Geranie
In French
pamplemousse
geranium royale
In Spanish
Pomelo
geranio regia
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Toranja
gerânio régio
In Polish
grejpfrut
regal geranium
In Latin
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regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Rutaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Grapefruit and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Grapefruit and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Regal Geranium
Care of Grapefruit and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.