Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Lousiana Orange
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Lousiana d'orange
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
cólquico
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
aftomn gema
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus
Care of Louisiana Orange and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
