Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia
Types
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Well Drained
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Asthma
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Spinach
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
पालक
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Spinat
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Épinards
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
Espinacas
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Espinafre
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
Szpinak
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
Spinach
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Spinach
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Hand and Spinach Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Spinach are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Spinach
Care of Buddha's Hand and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.