Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
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Habitat
Well Drained
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
confusa Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Buddha's Hand and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.