Origin : .

Grapefruit Citrus paradisi – a species of perennial plant in the rutaceae family . The origin is unknown , presumably from China ..

CHARacteristics : .

Grapefruit tree is an evergreen tree with curly branches . The leaves of the grapefruit tree are dark green . Grapefruit tree is self-pollinating , which means that you only need one tree to get fruit . In our climate , the grapefruit tree has fragrant creamy white flowers in the spring , followed by grapefruits that grow all year round .

Requirements :.

Grapefruit tree loves a sunny sheltered place . During the season remember to fertilize frequently . From mid/end of April to October/November grapefruit tree can be placed on the terrace as a potted plant . From October/November to mid/end of April it is advisable to place the grapefruit tree ( hibernate ) at a temperature of 0 to 15 degrees , for example at home greenhouse or conservatory .