Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
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
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Orange
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
नारंगी
Texas Sage
In German
Orange
Texas Sage
In French
Orange
Texas Sage
In Spanish
naranja
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
laranja
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Texas Sage
In Latin
aurantiaco
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Orange and Texas Sage
Season and care of Orange and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange and Texas Sage Physical Information
Orange and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Orange and Texas Sage are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Orange and Texas Sage
Care of Orange and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.