Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Grapefruit
In Hindi
persian violet
चकोतरा
In German
persian violet
Grapefruit
In French
persian violet
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Pomelo
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Toranja
In Polish
Persian Violet
grejpfrut
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
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Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Gentianaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Grapefruit
Season and care of Persian Violet and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Grapefruit Physical Information
Persian Violet and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Grapefruit are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Grapefruit
Care of Persian Violet and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.