Orange Citrus x sinensis
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- SI-trus sy-NEN-sis
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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- Description
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Sweet Orange is an artificial hybrid of a pummelo and a mandarin orange. It is a small tree with evergreen glossy green leaves and attractive orange edible fruits. It is not cold hardy so must be grown in containers that are overwintered indoors or as a houseplant.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This plant can cause contact dermatitis in some people.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Citrus
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Edible
- Houseplant
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Problems:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses