Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
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Habitat
Well Drained
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow
Brownish Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
Saururus cernuus
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Saururus cernuus
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
Saururi cernuus
Order
Sapindales
Piperales
Family
Rutaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus
Care of Buddha's Hand and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus pruning is done 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.