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Orange Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECitrus sinensis
USD 14.99
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An orange tree brings glossy leaves, fragrant blossoms, and the promise of homegrown citrus to a sunny room.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
70-80F
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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Orange care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Citrus × sinensis
- Common names
- Sweet Orange
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Genus
- Citrus
- Species
- C. x sinensis
Start growing
Frost-free, full sun, regular nitrogen.
Growing with your kit
Citrus seeds must be planted fresh. Seeds In A Cup® ensures viability for this fragrant project.
Propagation
Grafting (seedlings often have thorns).
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fruits take 6-12 months to ripen.
Growing conditions
Subtropical climates.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; killed by hard freeze.
Pests & plant health
Citrus greening (HLB), aphids.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
Evergreen tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white blossoms.
Varieties
‘Valencia’, ‘Navel’.
Garden & everyday uses
Juice, fresh fruit, peel oil
Native range & distribution
Hybrid of Pomelo and Mandarin; originating in China.
Conservation
Threatened by Citrus Greening disease globally.
Name origins
Sanskrit ‘naranga’.
History
Historically a luxury item; 'Orangeries' were built in Europe to protect them in winter.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1985 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Orange Tree from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Orange Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Orange Tree seeds take to germinate?
Orange Tree seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Orange Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Orange Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in orange-tree-seed, or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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