Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Well Drained
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
AMMI majus
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
बिशप निराना
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
biznaga
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
Episcopi viriditas
Genus
Citrus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed
Care of Buddha's Hand and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.