Orange

All About the Orange Blossom The flower makes a beautiful centerpiece and because it is marked by heavy symbolism, you will find it often in… Read More »What Do Orange Blossoms Symbolize?

50 years. How long can an orange tree live? An orange tree can live up to 150 years, but the average lifespan of a healthy… Read More »How Long Does An Orange Tree Last?

As orange blossoms age and/or become pollinated, they begin to lose their petals, which usually drop one at a time. As the petals drop, a… Read More »Does An Orange Blossom Become An Orange?

Florida oranges are plentiful from October through June, although the largest quantities are available from December through May. What month do oranges get ripe? Most… Read More »What Month Do Oranges Ripen In Florida?

The Orange Blossom is the Florida State Flower. June 27th is National Orange Blossom Day. Orange blossom flowers are small and white, with waxy petals.… Read More »What Is A Fact About The Orange Blossom?

In many cases, the ripe fruit will simply drop from the tree. Check the fruit for mold, fungus, or blemishes. Choose an orange to harvest… Read More »Do Oranges Fall Off Tree When Ripe?

Trees that were not fertilized prior to the bloom period often drop excess number of blossoms, especially if soil fertility was extremely low. The tree… Read More »Why Are My Orange Blossoms Falling Off?

Orange blossoms symbolize innocence, purity, virtue, good luck, and fertility. Long used as an adornment for brides during wedding ceremonies and celebrations, orange blossoms have… Read More »What Do Flowers On An Orange Tree Mean?

Orange trees prefer sandy soil, especially of a type called high hammock or high pineland soil that drains well and doesn’t hold water for any… Read More »What Does An Orange Tree Need To Survive?

Oranges are grown in tropical and subtropical climates where the U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones extend from 9 through 11 and in locations where… Read More »Where Do Oranges Come From In Summer?