Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Table Gold Acorn'
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Acorn Squash
Citron
In German
Hortensie
Zitrone
In French
Hortensia
Citron
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cidra
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cidra
In Polish
Hortensja
Cytryna
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Properties of Acorn Squash and Citron
Wondering what are the properties of Acorn Squash and Citron? We provide you with everything About Acorn Squash and Citron. Acorn Squash doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Acorn Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Acorn Squash has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Citron has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acorn Squash and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acorn Squash and Citron
Season and care of Acorn Squash and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Acorn Squash and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acorn Squash season is and Citron season is . The type of soil for Acorn Squash is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acorn Squash is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Acorn Squash and Citron Physical Information
Acorn Squash and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Acorn Squash height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Acorn Squash and Citron are as follows:
Acorn Squash flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Acorn Squash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Acorn Squash and Citron
Care of Acorn Squash and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acorn Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acorn Squash needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.