Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Nules , Nadorcott
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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, Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Black sooty mold, Citrus canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Digestive, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, 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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
CITRUS reticulata
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
clementine
In German
Lousiana Orange
Clementine
In French
Lousiana d'orange
Citrus clementina
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
Citrus x clementina
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
clementine
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
clementine
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
clementine
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
clementine
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Clementine
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Clementine is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Clementine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clementine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Clementine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clementine is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Orange and Clementine Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Clementine physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Clementine height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Clementine are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Clementine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Clementine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Clementine
Care of Louisiana Orange and Clementine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Clementine pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Clementine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.