Description
The Cara Cara Navel Orange is a stunning citrus tree perfect for gardeners in Massachusetts who want to enjoy fresh, sweet oranges at home. With glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring, it adds beauty to any indoor space or patio. The medium-sized, orange-skinned fruit features a reddish-orange flesh and offers a wonderfully sweet, juicy flavor that sets it apart from other varieties.
Ideal for container growing, the Cara Cara Navel Orange thrives indoors during Massachusetts winters and loves soaking up sun on a summer patio. Though fruiting indoors can be a challenge, experienced gardeners may enjoy the process of coaxing this beauty into producing. With its evergreen foliage and upright growth habit, it doubles as a vibrant ornamental plant year-round. Occasional pruning will help maintain its attractive shape and health.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis 'Cara Cara'
Color: orange, white
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: water when the top few inches are dry
Soil: moist
Zone: not a full time outdoor tree in Massachusetts
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: evergreen houseplant
Mature Size: height (7'), width (6')
Blooming Season: flowers early spring, fruit after
Growth Rate: medium
Keep away from pets and small children. May also cause skin irritation. The fruit should not be given to pets but is safe for humans
To raise the humidity you can:
- Place the plant in a shallow saucer full of pebbles and add water to the saucer until the pebbles are almost submerged.
- Use a humidifier.
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