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Blood Orange Variety Grafted Santra Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Blood Orange (a variety of Citrus sinensis, or Santra) is highly valued for its striking fruit color. This offering is a Grafted Plant/Tree, which is cultivated to promote earlier and more reliable fruiting, and is adaptable for both garden and container planting.

• Variety: Blood Orange (Santra).
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafted plants generally bear fruit earlier than seed-grown plants.
• Size: 1-2 Feet Height.
• Suitability: An orange plant that can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil. Excellent for both ground planting and growing in a pot.

The Fruit: Blood Orange

Blood Oranges are unique citrus fruits celebrated for their flavorful and visually distinct characteristics:

• Appearance: Known for their deeply crimson-colored flesh and juice, often with a blush on the rind.
• Texture and Taste: Offers a delightful sweet-tart taste, often with subtle, pleasant berry undertones.
• Culinary Use: Highly prized in culinary applications like juices, desserts, salads, or simply enjoyed fresh for their distinct and intense flavor.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight Needs

As a citrus variety, the Blood Orange thrives with significant warmth and light.

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours a day) for optimal growth, flowering, and fruit development.

Watering and Soil Needs

Proper soil and watering are key to a healthy and productive orange plant.

• Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. A loamy soil mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH is generally recommended.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced citrus-specific fertilizer as per product instructions during the main growing seasons to support robust leaf and fruit growth.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping plants ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit.