Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
Bilimbi
In German
Lousiana Orange
bilimbi
In French
Lousiana d'orange
bilimbi
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
bilimbi
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
bilimbi
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
bilimbi
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi
Care of Louisiana Orange and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.