Mazhar Botanic Garden

Citrus paradisi Ruby Red Macfad.

Grape fruit

Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Species: paradisi
Cultivar / variety: Ruby Red
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000654
English name: Grape fruit
Arabic name: جريب فروت
Native: Garden origin
Country: Garden origin
(PGR): Common

Grapefruit hybrid between  (Citrus sinensis  x Citrus maxima) , Evergreen tree grow to around 5-6 m tall leaves  thin, glossy, and dark green, 15 cm long flowers yellow-orange 5 cm fruit 10-15 cm in diameter, yellow-orange, its flesh is segmented  and acidic varying in color white, pink, deep red

Ornamental plant. fruit contains  vitamin C  . A true value for the immune system it decreases the symptoms of cold, relieves the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or asthma, and decreases the risk of heart attack, heart disease, and cancer.

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Texture: Loam
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Semi-ripe cutting in summer, layer in early spring
Flowering time:
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 6.5-7.3 tolerating 6-8.3
Located in: Fruits garden

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