grapefruit 'Star Ruby'

How to Grow and Care for grapefruit 'Star Ruby'

grapefruit 'Star Ruby' · Citrus × aurantium 'Star Ruby'

Container-grow in fertile loam in a warm room, but can go outside in mid-summer. It will need extra feed through the growing season. For more advice see citrus cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing grapefruit 'Star Ruby'

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Container-grow in fertile loam in a warm room, but can go outside in mid-summer. It will need extra feed through the growing season. For more advice see citrus cultivation

How to Water grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

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What Soil Is Best for grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Prunng group 1

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How to Propagate grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Propagate by grafting

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How to Transplant grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

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How to Care for grapefruit 'Star Ruby' in Winter?

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How to Plant grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

Container-grow in fertile loam in a warm room, but can go outside in mid-summer. It will need extra feed through the growing season. For more advice see citrus cultivation

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How to Repot grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

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How to Harvest grapefruit 'Star Ruby'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to citrus red spider mite and glasshouse red spider mite, soft scale and fluted scale, aphids, caterpillars and mealybugs under glass

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The Toxicity of grapefruit 'Star Ruby'

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Attributes of grapefruit 'Star Ruby'

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Fruit Edible · Shrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Citrus × aurantium 'Star Ruby'
Genus
Citrus
Family
Rutaceae
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