Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Grapefruit
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Heterocentron
In German
Grapefruit
Heterocentron
In French
pamplemousse
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Pomelo
Heterocentron
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Toranja
Heterocentron
In Polish
grejpfrut
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Citrus
Heterocentron
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl
Care of Grapefruit and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.