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5 pages read · 18 verified facts · Oct 15

Blood orange
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameCitrus × sinensis

“This cultivar belongs to the sweet orange group, classified botanically as Citrus × sinensis” — How to Grow Blood Orange (Moro): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI and 1 more

FamilyRutaceae

“within the Rutaceae family” — How to Grow Blood Orange (Moro): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI and 1 more

Typetree

“The tree is evergreen, with glossy, elliptic leaves” — How to Grow Blood Orange (Moro): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI and 1 more

Lightfull sun, part shade

“site the tree in full sun, since irradiance drives both yield and the sugar concentration of the fruit” — Blood Orange Care, Problems & Safety - Smart Garden Experts

Waterirrigate steadily but with restraint

“irrigate young trees roughly twice a week for the first month” — Blood Orange Care, Problems & Safety - Smart Garden Experts

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“A mildly acidic pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is optimal” — Blood Orange Care, Problems & Safety - Smart Garden Experts

Hardiness zones9–11

“USDA hardiness zones: 9–11” — Blood Orange Care, Problems & Safety - Smart Garden Experts

Height138–360 in

“10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters)” — Blood Orange Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn and 2 more

Ready whenCrimson flesh with berry undertones. Needs cool nights for color.

“Crimson flesh with berry undertones. Needs cool nights for color.” — Blood Orange | Plot Buddies and 2 more

Edible partsfruit

“Fruit often somewhat smaller than navel oranges but richly flavored” — How to Grow Blood Orange (Moro): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI and 1 more

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