Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Orange
In Hindi
Water Celery
नारंगी
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Orange
In French
Céleri d'eau
Orange
In Spanish
El apio agua
naranja
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Aipo água
laranja
In Polish
Seler Woda
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Aqua Apium
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Orange
Season and care of Water Celery and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Orange season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Orange Physical Information
Water Celery and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Orange are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Orange
Care of Water Celery and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.