Description for Ornamental Orange Variegated
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 indoors.
Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
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ornamental orange,ornamental santra, | – | – | 4-10 feet. | Moderately easy |
Planting and care
Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
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Full sun, Partial sun, | A mixture of 1 part each potting soil, organic compost and per-lite or vermiculite. | Keep soil moist throughout the growing season | Capable of withstanding temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but prefers warmer temperatures of at least 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. | 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. |
Caring for Ornamental Orange Variegated
- 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.
Typical uses of Ornamental Orange Variegated
Special features:
Culinary use: These oranges are tart, to say the least. Sample one for sourness before using any in cooking. You can use them in place of lemons in a recipe.
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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