Moro Blood Orange (Citrus sinensis 'Moro'), Sicily's iconic variety since 1875, produces striking round fruits 150-250g with thin deep orange-red rind enclosing vivid crimson pulp bursting with sweet raspberry-strawberry flavor enhanced by anthocyanins creating berry undertones unique among citrus. Grafted evergreen trees bear fragrant white spring blossoms followed by spectacular blood-red segments ripening winter, thriving subtropical India coastal plains with full sun while attracting pollinators and suiting pots or landscapes. The 1.5–2 feet plant develops thorny branches with glossy lanceolate leaves, perfect home citrus collections.​

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 live Moro Blood Orange Santra grafted fruit plant

• Height at dispatch: approximately 1.5–2 feet

• Premium Sicilian variety for crimson berry-sweet seedless oranges, vigorous growth, and visual drama

• Ideal for pots, patios, balconies, or citrus groves

KEY FEATURES 🌟

• 🍊 Rounded evergreen (6-15 ft) with glossy leaves, white clusters yielding lycopene-rich crimson gems supporting cardiovascular health, anti-aging skin protection, eye vision​

• 🌸 December-March winter harvest; thin peel easy segmenting​

• 💪 Subtropical performer (full sun pH 6-7.5); salt tolerant​

• 🌦 Fragrant blossoms; container evergreen​

• 🌱 Grafted true traits; RHS recommended​

PLANTING & CARE 🌱

• 🌤 Light: Full sun 6-8 hours pigmentation​

• 🪴 Soil: Well-drained loamy/sandy organics​

• 💧 Watering: Moderate even moisture​

• 🌿 Mulching: Organic humidity retention

• ✂️ Pruning: Light shaping post-fruit​

• 🧴 Fertilizing: Citrus NPK spring-summer​

BENEFITS & USES 🍽️

• 🍊 Fresh ruby slices, salads, cocktails; visual gourmet​

• 💪 Anthocyanin antioxidant powerhouse​

• 🌳 Patio containers, hedges; fragrant spring

• 🎁 Exotic citrus spectacle gift

• 🐝 Pollinator essential​

DISCLAIMER ⚠️

• Frost tender <28°F protection​

• Spider mites dry conditions neem​

• Greening vectors managed