Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
-
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
-
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Grapefruit
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
चकोतरा
White Zinnia
In German
Grapefruit
Weiß Zinnia
In French
pamplemousse
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
Pomelo
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
Toranja
branco Zinnia
In Polish
grejpfrut
Biały Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Grapefruit and White Zinnia
Season and care of Grapefruit and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Grapefruit and White Zinnia Physical Information
Grapefruit and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and White Zinnia are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and White Zinnia
Care of Grapefruit and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.