Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
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
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
Kiwano Melon
In German
Lousiana Orange
Hornmelone
In French
Lousiana d'orange
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
pepino africano
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon
Care of Louisiana Orange and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Kiwano Melon pruning is done 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 Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.