Sour Orange Plant
Citrus aurantium, or Sour Orange, is a hardy tree growing 5-7m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal properties. The Difference between Sour Orange from regular orange is the rind which is usually much thicker, rough on the surface and hard to peel.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3-4 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-70%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced, organic NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
500-700 g
Flowering Time
Winter, Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
226 fruits per tree
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Juice, medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Citrus Canker, Greening Disease (HLB), Aphids, Powdery Mildew, Spider Mites.
Yellow hallow around lesions on leaves, Yellow mottling, misshapen fruit, Curling, yellowing leaves, White powdery patches on leaves, Tiny webs on leaves, stippling.
Remove infected areas, resistant varieties, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Prune affected areas.
Fungicides containing copper, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing sulfur, Insecticides with pyrethroids.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains flavonoids that support heart health.
· Used in weight loss supplements due to its metabolism-boosting effects.