{"product_id":"the-sweet-orange-citrus-sinensis","title":"The sweet orange (Citrus × sinensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sweet orange (Citrus × sinensis) is a small evergreen tree in the Rutaceae family. It is widely cultivated for its fruit, which is a type of berry known as a hesperidium. Here is a detailed description of the sweet orange plant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically grows to 7.5-15 meters (25-50 feet) tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanopy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense and rounded, with a spread of similar width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evergreen, leathery, and ovate to elliptic in shape. They are dark green on the upper surface and lighter green underneath, with a distinctive winged petiole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: White, fragrant, and about 2-3 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solitary or in small clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming Period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Usually in spring, although in some climates it can bloom throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Berry (hesperidium).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally round to oval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-10 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth, thin to medium-thick, and orange when ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh\u003c\/strong\u003e: Juicy and segmented, typically orange in color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweet, with varying degrees of tartness depending on the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers subtropical to tropical climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in temperatures ranging from 15-30°C (59-86°F). Sensitive to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, sandy loam soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods, but does not tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Usually propagated by grafting onto rootstocks to improve disease resistance and adaptability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light pruning to remove dead or crossing branches and to maintain shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e: Susceptible to pests like aphids, scale insects, and diseases such as citrus canker and greening disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary\u003c\/strong\u003e: Consumed fresh or used in juices, salads, desserts, and as flavoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plantparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68287872041111,"sku":"499","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/9643\/5863\/files\/sweet_Orange.jpg?v=1794183412","url":"https:\/\/shoparvelio.shop\/products\/the-sweet-orange-citrus-sinensis","provider":"Redcliffe Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}