Perennial / Evergreen Trees / Bitter Orange
 
 
  •   Plant name - Bitter Orange
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  •   Common name - Trifoliate orange
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  •   Plant type - Evergreen
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  •   Vegetation type - Perennial
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  •   Growth rate - Medium
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  •   Leaf / Flower color - Green / White
  •   Other names - Seville orange, sour orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange
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    Description :
        Bitter orange, Seville orange, sour orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange refers to a citrus tree (Citrus aurantium) and its fruit. It is hybrid between Citrus maxima (pomelo) and Citrus reticulata (mandarin). Many varieties of bitter orange are used for their essential oil, which is used in perfume, as a flavoring and as a solvent. The Seville orange variety is used in the production of marmalade. .
     
     Growing Instructions :
    * Wash the seeds in tepid water and begin the planting process. You can use the paper towel method for germination, but the soil method, described here, is more effective.
    * Prepare a container with sterile potting soil. Before filling it with soil, create drainage holes. Paper cups tend to dry out sooner, so if you are punching ice-pick-sized holes in the bottom of the container for drainage, do about four for plastic and two for paper.
    * Plant the seeds 1/2 inch under the potting soil. Add enough water to moisten the soil, but don't let it get soggy.
    * Cover the cup with either a plastic bag or plastic wrap. Keep checking to make certain that it remains moist.
    * Store the pot in a warm place. Sunlight is not necessary at this time. Directly in front of a register is not a good idea because of the drying effect. Atop an electrical appliance like a television or refrigerator is usually best.
    * Move to a sunny area and remove the plastic once the seed has sprouted. Maintain moisture. Transplant to a more permanent container when the seedling is large enough.