Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Grapefruit
Silverthorn
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Silverthorn
In German
Grapefruit
Silverthorn
In French
pamplemousse
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Pomelo
Silverthorn
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Toranja
Silverthorn
In Polish
grejpfrut
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Rutaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Silverthorn
Season and care of Grapefruit and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Silverthorn Physical Information
Grapefruit and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Silverthorn are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Grapefruit and Silverthorn
Care of Grapefruit and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.