We live in a citrus oasis. If we do not have a particular tree our neighbors do...key limes, tangerine, orange, grapefruit [both pink and white], tangelo, meyer lemon, lemon... yet, I have found some omissions - blood orange, kiffir lime [I am currently hunting for a tree] to name but a couple odd men out. So about 5 or 6 years ago I took it upon myself to plant a blood orange. Well I had not realized I planted the most persnickety tree bagging me off and not showing a single bud. Finally I had enough and gave it an ultimatum, produce or you will be replaced. Ha! look who has buds. Tho we are still at war, you see only a small sliver of tree produced buds and now tiny oranges; whereas, the rest is still barren.
Blood Orange Trees
info from ~organic bouquet
urban harvest
mine ~ either a Sanguinelli Blood Orange or Moro Blood Orange planted both and one died so not sure until it fruits
grow in zones ~ 4-11 patio 8-11 outdoors
needs ~ citrus grows best between 55° and 85° F
indoor temperatures averaging 65°
keep soil moist
purchased ~ at lowes or home depot
tend and care ~ heavy feeders, especially iron, manganese and zinc
additional notes ~ yellowing leaves indicate lack of fertilizer or overwatering
the more sun the more production of fruit
citrus do not need to be pruned
visit my other blog for my blood orange sorbet recipe
Five Finicky Eaters 
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