Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Number of Varieties
1004
0
40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-159-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12*3
10-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
61.00 cm460.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
10.50 cm300.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange
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
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
-
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lousiana नारंगी
In German
Hortensie
Lousiana Orange
In French
Hortensia
Lousiana d'orange
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lousiana naranja
In Greek
υδραγεία
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lousiana laranja
In Polish
Hortensja
Lousiana pomarańczowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
louisiana aurantiaco
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
-
-
Class
-
-
Order
-
Rosids
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
-
Citrus
Clade
-
-
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
-100
1
27800
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