Key Features & Benefits

• Grafted variety of Orange Tree known for juicy, sweet to mildly tangy fruits
• Starts fruiting early (2–3 years) compared to seed-grown plants
• Produces uniform, high-quality fruits
• Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential nutrients
• Suitable for pots, terrace gardening, and orchards
• Regular bearer with good yield under proper care
• Popular fruit with high market demand

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
• Essential for flowering, fruit development, and sweetness

Soil

• Prefers well-drained sandy loam soil
• Rich in organic matter for best growth
• Ideal pH range: 5.5 to 7.0
• Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils

Watering

• Water regularly, especially during growth and fruiting stages
• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Increase watering during summer and dry periods
• Reduce watering in winter
• Avoid irregular watering to prevent fruit drop and cracking

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 30–45 days
• Use citrus-specific or balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10 or 19:19:19)
• Add micronutrients like zinc, magnesium, and iron
• Neem cake helps improve soil health and pest resistance

Re-potting Instructions

• Re-pot every 1–2 years when grown in containers
• Use pots of at least 16–20 inches depth
• Replace topsoil annually with fresh compost mix
• Ensure proper drainage holes
• Use well-aerated potting mix

Fruiting Season

• Starts fruiting in 2–3 years (grafted plant)
• Flowering usually occurs in spring
• Fruits mature in winter (November to February in India)
• Some varieties may produce multiple crops annually

Usage Ideas

• Eat fresh as a fruit
• Prepare fresh juice and beverages
• Use in desserts, salads, and baking
• Orange peel used for zest, flavoring, and cleaning purposes
• Used in health drinks and immunity-boosting recipes

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and improve air circulation
• Remove suckers below the graft union
• Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
• Protect from frost and extreme cold
• Monitor pests like aphids, leaf miners, and citrus psyllids; use neem oil or suitable spray
• Ensure proper sunlight and spacing for better yield.