Rio red with its dark red skin and pulp just like its skin has a longish shape. Each rio red weigh approximately 400g.It has a fewer amount of seeds with its fruit has between 1 – 3 seeds. Aforementioned variety which does not puff, ripens in January and cultivated in Februrary. 

Currently, rio red grapefruit sapling is one of the most sown citrus variety. These citrus grafted trees appear to be moderate in size and length. Grapefruit trees grow slower than lemon trees. Drought resistance is moderate if not high in these trees. Prefered sowing soil is heavy and with low drainage in general.

Some of the health benefits of rio red grapefruit are listed as; lowers cholesterol, accelerates the blood circulation in capillaries, protects against pathogens. It is determined that it decreases the risk of gastric and pancreatic cancers on a large scale. With its high concentration of vitamin C, it boosts the immune system against viral diseases. It also maintains the blood pressure level in a fair plane thanks to its potassium content.