Key Features & Benefits

• Popular citrus fruit plant producing sweet or sweet-tangy oranges
• Grafted variety ensures early fruiting and consistent quality
• Medium-sized plant suitable for pots, terraces, and gardens
• Fruits are rich in Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants
• Attractive glossy foliage adds ornamental value
• High productivity with proper care
• Supports immunity, digestion, and overall health

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight
• At least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

Soil

• Well-draining, fertile soil
• Slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5–7)
• Ideal mix: garden soil + sand + compost (1:1:1)

Temperature

• Best growth in warm climates
• Ideal range: 15°C to 35°C
• Protect from frost and extreme cold

Watering

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry
• Summer: 2–3 times per week
• Winter: reduce watering
• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
• Ensure good drainage

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 20–30 days
• Use citrus fertilizer or NPK (10-10-10) monthly
• Add micronutrients like magnesium and zinc
• During flowering/fruiting: use potassium and phosphorus-rich fertilizer
• Avoid excess nitrogen to maintain fruit production

Re-potting Instructions

• Re-pot every 2–3 years
• Use a pot at least 16–20 inches deep and wide
• Gently remove plant, loosen roots, and add fresh soil mix
• Water thoroughly after re-potting
• Best time: early spring

Fruiting Season

• Typically fruits in winter (November to February)
• Some varieties may fruit once or twice a year depending on climate
• Grafted plants may start fruiting in 2–3 years

Usage Ideas

• Fresh eating fruit
• Juice and smoothies
• Used in desserts, salads, and cooking
• Peel used for zest, natural cleaners, or drying
• Ideal for kitchen gardening and terrace fruit production

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to remove dead or overcrowded branches
• Provide support when branches are heavy with fruits
• Monitor for pests like aphids, mealybugs, and leaf miners
• Use neem oil spray for pest control
• Mulching helps retain moisture and improve soil health
• Avoid water stagnation, especially during monsoon
• Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases

Other Names of Naranja Plant

• Orange Plant
• Sweet Orange
• Citrus Orange
• Mandarin Orange (for some varieties)
• Malta Orange (regional name)
• Santra (common Indian name)