Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
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Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Orange
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Orange
Silver Sage
In French
Orange
Silver Sage
In Spanish
naranja
silver Sage
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
laranja
silver Sage
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
silver Sage
In Latin
aurantiaco
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Orange and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Orange and Silver Sage. Orange has thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Orange and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange and Silver Sage
Season and care of Orange and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange and Silver Sage Physical Information
Orange and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Orange and Silver Sage are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Orange and Silver Sage
Care of Orange and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.