Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Indian Grass
Grapefruit
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
चकोतरा
In German
Indian Grass
Grapefruit
In French
Herbe indienne
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Hierba india
Pomelo
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Toranja
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Grapefruit
Season and care of Indian Grass and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Grapefruit Physical Information
Indian Grass and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Grapefruit are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Grapefruit
Care of Indian Grass and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.