Ornamental Orange Fruit (Green Leaves) - Plant

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• Ornamental Orange Fruit (Green Leaves) - Plant
• 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Ornamental orange is perennial evergreen fruiting plant in Rutaceae family. Ornamental Orangebushy 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.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 18 inch (46 cm)
• Plant Spread: 7 inch (18 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Calamansi, Calamondin Orange, Miniature Orange, Citrus mitis.
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 3.65 meters.
• Bloom Time: April.
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow.
• Planting and care: Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

SunlightKeep the plant outdoor in natural bright light. Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage. SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content. WateringPoke 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. Application of FertilizerDuring 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. Re-pottingWhen 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. For re-potting procedure click here

Plant ProtectionRemove 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.
DontsDo not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes. Ornamental Orange Fruit careKeep 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.

• Sunlight: At least 4-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.

Watering

Before water 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.

Soil

The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Grow well in pH range of 5.5 to 7

• Temperature: 12.7 to 30-degree celsius.
• Fertilizer: During the main growing season (Jan-Dec) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.

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

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