Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Australia
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
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Keep immersed in 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
Not Available
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
Pepperwort
In German
Lousiana Orange
Pepperwort
In French
Lousiana d'orange
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
Pepperwort
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
Pepperwort
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
Pepperwort
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
Pepperwort
Phylum
Not Available
Charophyta
Class
Not Available
Equisetopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort
Care of Louisiana Orange and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.