Valencia Orange
Quick grow facts
Soil
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Pot size
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Water
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Pollination
Bees pollinate; self-pollination usually occurs naturally, but some hybrids are self-incompatible and need a compatible pollenizer nearby
UF/IFAS CH082; Florida guideLook out for (Houston)
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What it is
A citrus tree: evergreen, with dark leaves and fragrant blossoms. (Source covers citrus in general.)
Texas A&M AgriLifeWhy grow/eat it
Coastal and southern Texas gardeners who give young trees cold protection can grow citrus successfully.
Texas A&M AgriLifeHow to use it
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Harvest in Houston
Most citrus ripens in fall, and juice quality improves the longer fruit stays on the tree. Lemons, limes, kumquats and calamondin can flower and set fruit almost year-round.
Texas A&M AgriLifeContainer tips
Use a pot with good drainage, big enough to grow but small enough to move inside for freezes. Let the top inch dry before watering; overwatering is the most common problem. Feed with a water-soluble fertilizer.
Texas A&M AgriLifeCautions
Watch for aphids, mites, scale and whiteflies. Foot rot can kill a tree planted too low. Potted roots are more easily hurt by cold.
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