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

Name: Valencia orange tree, bag diameter 30 cm (25 liters) (perennial for the garden)
Brand: Deco garden
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🥤 The King of Orange Juice! The world's most popular juicing orange 🥤

Location

Outdoor / Indoor

Sunny balcony, garden

Lighting

Full Sun!

8+ hours a day

Watering

Moderate

Relatively drought tolerant

Care Level

Easy-Moderate

Hardy and robust!

Growing Conditions

☀️ Lighting

Full sun - at least 6-8 hours a day! A south or west-facing window. Outdoors - the sunniest spot possible. Needs heat to sweeten the fruit! More sun = sweeter, juicier fruit.

💧 Watering

Deep and regular watering, especially during blooming and ripening. Let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. More drought tolerant than other orange varieties! Excellent drainage is essential. Do not leave in standing water.

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining sandy-loam soil. Acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Tolerates a wide range of soil types - a huge advantage! Enrich with compost.

🌡️ Temperature

15-37°C - Loves the heat! More heat tolerant than other varieties - excellent for hot and dry climates. Can withstand temperatures down to -1°C for short periods. Sensitive to prolonged frost. Perfect for Israel!

Common Problems & Solutions

💛 Yellow Leaves

Usually due to overwatering or poor drainage. Can also be iron or nitrogen deficiency - use citrus fertilizer. Old leaves dropping off is completely natural!

🌸 No Blooms / Fruit Not Sweet

Lack of light or heat! The Valencia needs plenty of sun and warmth to sweeten. Fertilize in spring and summer. Ensure at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.

🍂 Leaf/Flower/Fruit Drop

Sudden temperature changes, drafts, or irregular watering. Move gradually between indoors and outdoors. Avoid direct air conditioning and heating vents.

🐛 Pests

Aphids, mites, mealybugs, citrus psyllids - check regularly. Aphids? Wash off with a strong stream of water. Treat with potassium soap or neem oil.

Key Benefits

🥤 Best for juice!

🍊 Sweet & juicy

✨ Almost seedless

🔥 Heat tolerant!

💧 Drought resistant

📅 Two harvests a year!

🌸 Fragrant flowers

🇮🇱 Perfect for Israel

Plant Info

Valencia Orange (Citrus sinensis 'Valencia') is the world's most popular orange for juicing! Developed in California in the mid-19th century and named after the city of Valencia in Spain, the famous city of oranges.

Why Valencia? The fruit is exceptionally sweet with a very high juice content! Relatively thin peel, almost seedless, and a deep orange color. Late harvest - ripens in spring/summer (unlike most oranges which ripen in winter).

Double Harvest: Can produce two harvests a year! From March to June - sometimes you will find both blossoms and ripe fruit on the tree at the same time. The fruit can remain on the tree for months and maintain its quality.

Size: In nature, it can reach 4-8 meters. Can be kept more compact with pruning. Self-pollinating - no need for another tree! Suitable for a large pot. Starts producing fruit after about 3 years.

💡 Pro Tips

Fertilizing: Use citrus fertilizer (2-1-1 NPK) 3 times a year - spring, early summer, and late summer. Pruning: In late winter - remove dead branches, suckers, and shape the tree. Harvesting: The fruit can remain on the tree - more time = sweeter! Pollination: Self-pollinating, but indoors - help with a soft brush. Potting: Choose a pot twice the size of the root ball. 🍊

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ When and how to plant the tree?

The recommended season is spring (March-May), after the cold. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, remove the tree from the bag without breaking the ball, and plant at the same depth it grew previously. Water deeply immediately after planting.

❓ How often should I water?

Water deeply and let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. During blooming and when the fruit is growing, more consistent watering is needed; in winter, reduce watering and only hydrate during dry spells. It is important that no water remains standing around the trunk.

❓ When to pick the oranges?

Valencia is a late variety: the fruit ripens in spring and early summer, roughly March-June. There is no need to rush to pick, as the fruit keeps well on the tree even after ripening.

❓ Do I need another tree to get fruit?

No. The Valencia orange is self-pollinating, and one tree is sufficient.

❓ Do I need to fertilize?

Yes, with citrus fertilizer 3 times a year: in spring, early summer, and late summer. Dosage should be as per the label instructions.

❓ How big does it get?

Matures at a height of 4-8 meters in the garden. Pruning in late winter keeps it shorter and more compact, and in a large pot, it stays smaller.

❓ The leaves are yellowing - what should I do?

First, check that the soil is not constantly wet, as the most common cause is overwatering or poor drainage. If the young leaves are yellowing between the veins, there may be an iron deficiency, in which case you should fertilize with a citrus fertilizer containing iron.