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.
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
Dragon fruit plant is a climbing cactus that needs a supporting structure like a trellis to grow tall. The plant is highly versatile. You can use almost anything from bamboo, sticks, or even a wall as its supporting structure once it reaches 12 inches in height. The dragon fruit plant has thick green stems covered by spiky thorns on the outside. They produce large flowers that can grow up to 30cm long and up to 17cm wide. The plant is also known as ”The moonlight cactus” as its flowers usually blossom at night. The flowers are white and highly aromatic that gives you a pleasant scent. They are also edible and turn pinkish-red when they are ripe. It has white flesh and tastes sweet and juicy.
Looking to gift your valentine something more than usual that may come with aesthetic pleasure? Here is a great option. Gift your love a combo of indoor Cryptanthus and outdoor Jade plant both ruling the succulent and cactus category. This combo is made more impressive with a makti and heart vase colour-themed in the colour red. Make this valentine leafy and lovey.# Jade plant can store water in it’s leaves, making it easier to care for # Cryptanthus plant have have areil roots exposed to the atmosphere
Caring Tips
Keep out of direct sunlight
These plants require minimal watering
Add the fertiliser annually to the soil
The image is indicative in nature. As plants are natural products, shape and size may be of varying scale.
For flowering plants, the flower can be fully bloomed, semi bloomed or in bud stage.
It can be delivered the same day as order placement.
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