| Common Name | Bitter Orange |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Citrus |
| Species | Aurantium |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Blooming | Late spring, fragrant white blossoms appear before fruiting |
| Leaf Color | Dark glossy green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining acidic mix, peat with perlite or specialized citrus soil.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Increase watering during flowering/fruiting, reduce in winter dormancy.
Full sun required for best growth and fruiting. Move outdoors in summer if possible indoors near south window.
Feed monthly during growing season with balanced citrus fertilizer high in nitrogen and micronutrients like iron and magnesium.
Prune to maintain shape, remove dead wood, thin out dense canopy for light penetration.
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