Grapefruit tree, bag diameter 30 cm (25 liters) (perennial for the garden)

Name: Grapefruit tree, bag diameter 30 cm (25 liters) (perennial for the garden)
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Price: 180.00 ILS
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Location

outside

Sun terrace, garden

lighting

Full sun!

8+ hours per day

Irrigation

Medium-large

Keep moist

Level of care

medium

Requires attention

Pets

Friendly ✓

Recommended in a high place

Growing conditions

☀️ Lighting

Full sun - at least 6-8 hours a day! Grapefruit does not tolerate shade at all! The sunniest place in the garden or on the balcony. South or west window. Without enough sun = no fruit!

💧 Irrigation

Keep soil moist but not wet! Check when the top 5 cm is dry. In summer - once to twice a week, deep watering. In winter - reduce. Excellent drainage is essential! Rainwater = perfect!

💨 Humidity

Likes medium-high humidity. Citrus trees prefer humid air! Indoors - spray the leaves or place on a tray of pebbles. Good ventilation is important to prevent fungal diseases.

🌡️ Temperature

15-30°C is ideal. Loves heat! Grapefruit needs a lot of heat for sweet fruits. Very sensitive to frost - not below 0°C! In Israel - excellent in the center and south. In cold areas - protect in winter or bring inside.

Common problems and solutions

💛 Yellow leaves

Usually overwatering or poor drainage. Could also be a lack of iron, magnesium or zinc - fertilize with citrus fertilizer. Check that the pot drains well. Old leaves falling off - natural!

🌸 Does not bloom / does not bear fruit

Lack of light! Needs at least 6-8 hours of sun. Also lacks heat - grapefruit needs a lot of heat to fruit. Fertilize in spring and summer. Young tree? - Needs patience, 2-3 years at least!

🍂 Leaf/flower/fruit drop

Sudden temperature changes or drafts! Move gradually between indoors and outdoors. Irregular watering, too low humidity or cold also cause this.

🐛 Pests

Aphids, mites (tiny spider mites), mealybugs, whiteflies - check regularly. Treat with potassium soap or neem oil. Good ventilation prevents development.

Special advantages

🍊 Homemade grapefruit!

🌸 Fragrant flowers

🌿 Evergreen

✨ Shiny leaves

🇮🇱 Suitable for the Israeli climate

🥤 Fresh juice for breakfast!

🪴 Suitable for a pot

💪 Rich in vitamin C

Plant information

The grapefruit tree (Citrus × paradisi) is an evergreen fruit tree in the citrus family - a natural hybrid between a pomelo and a sweet orange. It was first discovered in Barbados in the 18th century and has become one of the most popular fruit trees in the world!

Flowers and Fruit: Large, fragrant white flowers - usually in late spring to summer. The fruits are large and juicy, ripen in autumn-winter and can stay on the tree for months - and even become sweet!

Recommended varieties: Ruby Red - sweet red-pink flesh! Star Ruby - deep red and extremely sweet. Rio Red - almost seedless. Oroblanco - yellowish-white with a delicate flavor.

Size: In the wild it can reach 8-10 meters. Dwarf varieties for pots remain 2-4 meters. Ideal for Israel - loves heat and sun, and our climate is perfect!

💡 Professional tips

Fertilizing: Every two weeks in spring-summer with citrus fertilizer! Stop in September. Pruning: Remove dead and sucker branches (below the mount) in February-March. Heat = sweetness: The hotter - the sweeter the fruit! Picking: The fruit can stay on the tree for months and sweeten. Beware of thorns: Some varieties have sharp thorns on the branches! 🍊