Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Brazil
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
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
Raintree
In German
Lousiana Orange
raintree
In French
Lousiana d'orange
raintree
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
raintree
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Raintree
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
Raintree
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
Raintree
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
Raintree
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Raintree
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Orange and Raintree Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Raintree are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Raintree
Care of Louisiana Orange and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.