Orange Tree Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (2025)

Plant Care Orange Tree

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Also known as

sweet orange, blood orange and navel orange

Taxonomy Orange Tree Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (43)

Citrus x sinensis

Citrus

Rutaceae

Sapindales
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How to care for Orange Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Orange Tree

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0.5 cups
every 9

Orange Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

☀️ Light

Finding light for Orange Tree in your home

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1ft or less from
a window

Orange Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Orange Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Orange Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Orange Tree

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Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Orange Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

  • Orange Tree Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (53)

    Ive had this plant for a few months but the leaves are dusty and it has spots on the fruit. Any idea what it could be? Can it be saved? #OrangeTree

  • This orange is hanging on for dear life the root ball was tiny and I’ve re-potted smaller any help would be greatly appreciated. If it doesn’t show signs of growth this summer I think he’s a gonner! 😢🍊 #OrangeTree

  • Plant Not on Greg Hello, I have a citrus reshni (Cleopatra Mandarin), and I can't add it correctly because it doesn't turn up in the search results. Is it listed differently, or can it be added? Thank you. #citrus #citrusreshni #mandarin #mandarinorange #orangetree #citrustree #plantID #gregfeedback

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    Eeeeeekkkkkkkk OMGGGGG YALL 👀👀👀👀👀👀 Beebees!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #OrangeTree #FruitTrees 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊 @RJG @sarahsalith @TruthfulApricot #everyone

  • Orange Tree Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (55)

    Is my murcott orange okay We bought this orange tree this year and it’s receiving a lot of sunlight in this part of the yard. Does this look fine? #OrangeTree

  • Orange Tree Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (56)

    The app says my fern is Rabbit's Foot FernCould someone confirm for me that this is it? The anecdote of this fern is that it grew from my orange tree, I placed it in a substrate and it has remained beautiful, it has been a year since I placed it in the pot 😍 #Fern #orangetree

  • Why are the leaves turning yellow? #OrangeTree

  • Guys... need some help desperately... my babysitter almost killed my baby. Its pregnant and lost almost all of its leaves. What can I do to help my tree? #OrangeTree

  • Guys, some help please... my orange tree has lost a lot of its leafs.. it has only one baby orange growing on it left. Should I be worried? #OrangeTree

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    6.5 years in making perhaps my most proud #FreshLeafFriday ever. My orange tree is blooming for the first time! Well done Cutie! #OrangeTree #HappyPlace #HappyPlants #FruitTrees #RJGroup #RJGsYard

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Orange Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Orange Tree →

Benefits of Growing Orange Tree →

Common Orange Tree Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Orange Tree →

Outdoor Care Guide for Orange Tree →

💦 Water Needs

Orange Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Orange Tree Water Frequency →

Orange Tree Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Orange Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Orange Tree Light Requirements →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Orange Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Orange Tree Edible? →

Orange Tree Toxicity to Cats →

Orange Tree Toxicity to Dogs →

Orange Tree Toxicity to Humans →

💨 Humidity

Orange Tree doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Orange Tree Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Orange Tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Orange Tree →

Best Pots for Orange Tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot Orange Tree →

What Are Healthy Orange Tree Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Orange Tree grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Orange Tree →

🌎 Native Region

Orange Tree is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Orange Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Orange Tree Lifecycle →

Orange Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Orange Tree →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Orange Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Orange Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Orange Tree Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Orange Tree →

When to Plant Orange Tree →

How to Plant Orange Tree →

Where to Plant Orange Tree →

Winter Care for Orange Tree →

Best Companion Plants for Orange Tree →

Is Orange Tree a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Orange Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

  • Common Bugs Affecting Orange Tree →
  • What Eats Orange Tree? →

  • Drooping Orange Tree Leaves →
  • Orange Tree Dropping Leaves →
  • Black Spots on Orange Tree →
  • Brown Spots on Orange Tree →
  • Orange Tree Leaves Falling Over →
  • Orange Tree Leaves Curling →
  • Orange Tree Yellow Leaves →
  • Orange Tree Root Rot →
  • Why Is My Orange Tree Wilting? →

Care Summary for Orange Tree

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Orange Tree

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0.5 cups every 9 days

Orange Tree Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (61) Placement

< 1ft from a window

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Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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