Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
चकोतरा
In German
Northern Seehafer
Grapefruit
In French
Northern Sea Oats
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Pomelo
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Toranja
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
grejpfrut
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.