Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Feronia limonia, Limonia acidissima
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Greyish Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
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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
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Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
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Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, Snakebite
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
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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 Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Grapefruit
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Grapefruit
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
pamplemousse
Kawista
In Spanish
Pomelo
Kawista
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Toranja
Limonia
In Polish
grejpfrut
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
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dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Grapefruit and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Grapefruit and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About Grapefruit and Wood Apple. Grapefruit has thorns and Wood Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Grapefruit does not have fragrant flowers. Grapefruit has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing and Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Grapefruit and Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Wood Apple
Season and care of Grapefruit and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Wood Apple Physical Information
Grapefruit and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Wood Apple are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Wood Apple
Care of Grapefruit and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.