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Description

Orange trees are widely grown in tropical and subtropical climates for their sweet fruit. The fruit of the orange tree can be eaten fresh, or processed for its juice or fragrant peel.

Citrus trees grown as ornamental container plants may take up to five years to produce fruit. Container-grown ornamental orange trees are usually the dwarf varieties which grow to a height of 4 to 10 feet. Limited root space has the effect of stunting tree growth even if it is a standard variety.

Citrus trees are damaged at frost temperature but can be grown in wintertime indoo

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 24 inch (61 cm)
Plant Spread 7 inch (18 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Sweet orange
Maximum Reachable Height 4 to 10 feet.
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and care

Care and maintenance of the tree to keep it pest free will bring the rewards of fruit which ripens in the winter. They need pruning each year to maintain attractive shape. Cut all deadwood and crossing branches. Prune ornamental citrus to open the crown foliage to let in light and air.

Orange Fruit care

Sunlight Provide direct sunlight for at least several hours daily. Move the plants outdoors for a few hours daily in the spring, increasing the time outdoors until the tree can stay outdoors for the summer. Bring the tree indoors in the fall.
Watering Water the tree as needed to keep the soil moist but not wet. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering.
Soil A mixture of 1 part each potting soil, organic compost and per-lite or vermiculite.
Temperature Capable of withstanding temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but prefers warmer temperatures of at least 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fertilizer Fertilize your calamondin orange with a citrus formula or a slow-release formula specifically for acid loving plants during the growing season. Dilute the fertilizer to half the recommended strength during the winter months.

Orange Fruit uses

Ornamental Use:

  • There is no hurry to pick calamondins
  • They re long-lasting, so you can enjoy them for months on the tree

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Frequently Asked Questions

When to plant orange trees?

The best season of planting an orange tree is June to August.

How to plant orange tree in ground?

If you are planting purchased plants directly in ground follow the below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of the pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in the center, and fill the pit with the same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(April-June).

Is the orange star plant a perennial?

Yes, the orange star plant is perennial.

How to plant orange seeds at home?

Through seeds consider the following points Soak the seeds overnight in water and To grow plant
1.To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2.Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

Where to plant orange tree?

Plant orange tree outdoor where it will get enough amount of direct bright sunlight more than 6 hrs a day.

Can I plant orange tree in a pot?

Yes, you can plant an orange tree in a pot (7-10 inches).

Does orange plants have thorns?

Yes, orange plants has thorns.

How plant orange seeds?

1.Select seeds and use them before they dry out.
2. Hold the seeds under running water and gently rub off any pulp or other material that has gathered onto the seeds.
3. Get the seeds to sprout faster by keeping them moist.To grow plant through seeds consider the following points
4.To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
5.Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
6. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
7. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
8. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

Do orange trees plants have flowers?

Yes, the orange trees plant has flowers.

How much sun do orange plants need?

An orange plant needs more than 6 hours a day of direct sunlight.

Can you plant orange seeds?

Yes, you can plant Orange seeds before they dry out completely.

Orange tree growing conditions?

The following condition need to growing orange tree
1. When the orange tree is actively growing, the orange tree does best if temperatures range from 12 to 38 degrees celsius.
2. Water the tree as needed to keep the soil moist but not wet. Allow the top layer 1-2 inches of soil to dry out before watering.
3. Orange trees prefer sandy soil, especially of a type called high pineland soil that drains well and doesnt hold water for any length of time.
4. Orange trees produce the most fruit when grown in full sun (more than 6 hrs.) although they can tolerate partial shade.
5. Apply any organic fertilizer once in month in a growing period.

How long do orange plants take to grow?

Orange trees take about 3 years onward fruiting will start.

When to plant orange seeds?

Mansoon (June-July) is the best time to plant orange seeds.

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