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About Valencia Orange and Verbena


About Verbena and Valencia Orange


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual   

Type
Fruit   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China   
America, Europe   

Types
Not Available   
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
50   
99+

Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
11-9   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
not available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
6.56 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
10.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Red, Purple   
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green, Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green, Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oblovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Early Spring, Late Autumn   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter   
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months   
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed   
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth   

Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Not Available   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Not Available   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Butterflies   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use   
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

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, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'   
Purpletop Vervain   

Common Name
Orange, Valencia Orange   
Verbena   

In Hindi
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज   
verbena   

In German
Valencia-orange   
Eisenkraut   

In French
orange de Valence   
verveine   

In Spanish
Naranja Valencia   
Verbena   

In Greek
Valencia Orange   
λουίζα   

In Portuguese
Valencia Laranja   
verbena   

In Polish
Valencia Pomarańczowy   
werbena   

In Latin
Aliquam Valencia   
Grindelia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Lamiales   

Family
Rutaceae   
Verbenaceae   

Genus
Citrus   
Verbena   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Citreae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Aurantioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
250   
99+

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Properties of Valencia Orange and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Valencia Orange and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Valencia Orange and Verbena. Valencia Orange has thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Valencia Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Valencia Orange has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Verbena has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Valencia Orange and Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Valencia Orange and Verbena

Season and care of Valencia Orange and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Valencia Orange and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Valencia Orange and Verbena Physical Information

Valencia Orange and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Valencia Orange and Verbena are as follows:

Care of Valencia Orange and Verbena

Care of Valencia Orange and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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