The Satsuma orange (Citrus reticulata) is a variety of mandarin orange, known for its sweet flavor, easy-to-peel skin, and seedless interior. It's a small to medium-sized tree, prized for its fruit's excellent eating quality and its cold tolerance compared to other citrus varieties.

Plant Description:
Size and Growth Habit:
The Satsuma orange tree is typically a compact, bushy shrub to small tree, growing to around 6 to 10 feet in height and width. It's an evergreen tree, retaining its glossy, dark green leaves year-round.

Leaves:
The leaves are lance-shaped and shiny, with a deep green color. They’re aromatic when crushed.

Flowers:
The tree blooms in the spring, producing small, white, fragrant flowers. These blossoms are typically clustered and have a sweet, citrusy scent that attracts pollinators.

Fruit:
The Satsuma orange fruit is round to slightly flattened and has a smooth, easy-to-peel rind that is typically a bright orange color when ripe. The flesh is juicy, tender, and almost always seedless. Its sweet, tangy flavor is a favorite among citrus lovers.

Climate:
Satsuma oranges are more cold-hardy than other citrus varieties and can tolerate temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C) for short periods, making them suitable for areas with mild winters, such as parts of the southeastern United States. However, they thrive in warm, subtropical to tropical climates.

Rootstock and Varieties:
The tree is often grafted onto a rootstock to enhance disease resistance and growth. There are a few different cultivars of Satsuma, with ‘Owari’ being one of the most well-known and popular varieties.

Care Requirements:
Sunlight: Prefers full sunlight, but it can tolerate some shade.
Watering: Regular watering is needed, especially during dry periods, but the soil should be well-drained to avoid waterlogging.
Soil: It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5–7.0), with good drainage.
Fertilization: Regular feeding with a balanced citrus fertilizer is beneficial, particularly during the growing season.
Uses:
Eating Fresh: Satsuma oranges are commonly enjoyed fresh due to their sweet, easy-to-peel nature.
Juice: Their juice is also used for beverages and culinary purposes.
Preserves: Sometimes made into marmalades or other citrus preserves.
The Satsuma orange is prized for both its ornamental value and its high-quality fruit, making it a popular choice for home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

✅Planting And Care


✅Sunlight
Sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development of the plant.
✅Soil
The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content.
✅Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 4 cup(approx. 200 ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
✅Application of Fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (December-February)
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
✅Re-potting
When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
✅Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
✅Don’ts
Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

REC: After getting (( VERY VERY IMPORTANT )) the plants, AVOID exposing them to direct sunlight as it can cause leaf BURN. AVOID overwatering your plants. The primary reason for outdoor plant demise is excessive watering.

Planting: Excavate a hole double the size in width and depth compared to the polybag that contains your plant. Fill it up, blending compost with the topsoil. Insert the plant into the newly loosened soil. It is essential to water both Rare Live Plant & Regular (Morning 300ml).


NOTE 1: The plant may appear dry due to transportation time.greenery nursery However, the plant is still healthy because it is an outdoor plant. Place it back in the soil, apply the included fertilizer, water it, and monitor it for a week. It will restore its freshness.

Note 2: image is for reference only. Appearance of actual product may vary based on factors such as climate, age, and height.

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