| Botanical name | Citrus paradisi |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant bears white star-shaped flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Grapefruit |
| Foliage | Grapefruit has evergreen, glossy dark green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Medeteranian , Natural , Edible garden |
| Fruit | January February October November December |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Moist |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Recommended varieties | ‘Red Blush’, ‘Marsh’, ‘Star Ruby’. |
Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit)
- Botanical name: Citrus paradisi
- Common name(s): Grapefruit
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
A grapefruit tree grows around 5-6 m tall and is known for its fruit that is semi sweet to sour. It has evergreen, glossy dark green foliage and white star-shaped flowers. Bearing yellow skinned fruit and white, pink and red pulps varying in sweetness, depending on the variety. The redder varieties are usually sweeter.
Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Citrus paradisi requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant bears white star-shaped flowers.
Grapefruit has evergreen, glossy dark green foliage.
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