Ornamental Orange Fruit - Plant in 8 inch (20 cm) Pot
Description
Ornamental orange is perennial evergreen fruiting plant in Rutaceae family. Ornamental Orange bushy plant having a woody stem. it is dwarf varieties of the citrus tree is an ornamental tree producing fragrant flowers and small tangerine like fruit. The fruit has a tart, acid flavor similar to a lemon or lime.
Ornamental Orange Fruit Care
- Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 36 inch (90cm) |
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15cm) |
Common Name | Ornamental Orange Fruit |
Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 26 feet |
Flower Colour | Greenish-yellow or pinkish |
Bloom Time | Late Winter / Early Spring |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting and care
Sunlight
- Keep the plant outdoor in natural bright light.
- Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
- The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
- During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Tree care
- Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
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Temperature | Up to 40 degrees Celcius. |
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Harvest Season | Summer |
Ornamental Orange Fruit Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Mainly used for ornamental purposes as container plant, specimen plant etc
Medicinal Use:
- It eliminates itching and promotes hair growth
- Rubbing juice on insect bites banishes the itching and irritation
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts