Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Silverthorn
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Silverthorn
चकोतरा
In German
Silverthorn
Grapefruit
In French
Silverthorn
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Pomelo
In Greek
Silverthorn
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Toranja
In Polish
Silverthorn
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Grapefruit
Season and care of Silverthorn and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Grapefruit Physical Information
Silverthorn and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Grapefruit are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Grapefruit
Care of Silverthorn and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done 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 Silverthorn 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.