Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
चकोतरा
In German
Lousiana Orange
Pampelmuse
In French
Lousiana d'orange
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Not available
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
Pomelo
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Pummelo
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Orange and Pummelo Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Pummelo are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Pummelo
Care of Louisiana Orange and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.