Cara Cara Orange Seeds - Fruit Plant

Cara Cara orange is a warm-season evergreen tree with a rounded canopy and steady growth habit. It is well adapted to tropical and subtropical climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. This variety is typically propagated vegetatively, and plants grown from seed may vary in characteristics. It is suitable for garden planting or container cultivation in warm regions, where consistent warmth and moderate moisture support healthy long-term development.

Features

• Evergreen tree with rounded growth habit
• Suitable for garden planting and container cultivation
• Performs well in full sun environments
• Adapted to warm and subtropical climates
• Commonly propagated by grafting rather than seed

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis
• Common Name (US): Orange
• Seed Type / Variety: Cara Cara Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm to tropical season
• Sowing Season: February to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-28 days at 20-30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile sandy loam
• Watering Needs: Moderate; allow slight drying between watering
• Mature Plant Size: 3-8 meters height, 3-5 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 meters between plants