Star Ruby Grape Fruit Plant (Citrus × paradisi)

The Star Ruby Grapefruit is a popular red-fleshed grapefruit variety known for its beautiful appearance, rich ruby-red pulp, and delicious sweet-tangy flavour. It produces attractive fruits with smooth yellow skin and a distinctive red blush, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and citrus fruit collections.

Appearance: The fruit has a smooth yellow rind with a distinctive red blush and deep dark-pink to ruby-red flesh inside. Its vibrant colour makes it one of the most attractive grapefruit varieties.

Taste: Star Ruby is known for its sweet, juicy, and refreshing flavour, with less bitterness than older grapefruit varieties such as Marsh and Redblush. Its rich colour and pleasant sweet-tangy taste make it ideal for fresh consumption and juice preparation.

Seeds: The fruits are nearly seedless, commonly containing zero to two seeds, making them convenient to eat and enjoy fresh.

Cultivation: The tree is relatively delicate and less vigorous than some other citrus varieties. It is sensitive to cold temperatures, poor soil conditions, and root rot caused by Phytophthora. Well-drained, fertile soil and proper watering are essential for healthy growth.