Arboricola

Citron

About Arboricola and Citron

Arboricola

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fruit

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Moist Soils

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

182.88 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Bronze

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Black

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA arboricola

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Umbrella plant

Citron

In Hindi

Arboricola Plant

नीबू

In German

arboricola Pflanze

Zitrone

In French

arboricola Plante

Citron

In Spanish

arboricola Planta

Cidra

In Greek

Αρμπορικόλα Φυτό

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

arboricola Plantar

cidra

In Polish

arboricola Roślina

Cytryna

In Latin

arboricola planta

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Sapindales

Family

Araliaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1507

1 27800

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Properties of Arboricola and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Citron? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Citron. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Arboricola does not have fragrant flowers. Arboricola has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling and Citron has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling. 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 Arboricola and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arboricola and Citron

Season and care of Arboricola and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Arboricola and Citron Physical Information

Arboricola and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Citron are as follows:

Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Arboricola and Citron

Care of Arboricola and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.