Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Citrus

Species:

Citrus × aurantium f. deliciosa

USDA Symbol:

CINO3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, bees

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils with good organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best fresh; polyembryonic seeds common. Optimal germination temperature 25-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI