Chionodoxa

Citron

About Chionodoxa and Citron

Chionodoxa

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Fruit

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Chionodoxa luciliae

etrog

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

meadows, Terrestrial

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

5.10 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Blue, Pink, Violet

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

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?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHIONODOXA

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow

Citron

In Hindi

Chionodoxa

नीबू

In German

Chionodoxa

Zitrone

In French

Chionodoxa

Citron

In Spanish

Chionodoxa

Cidra

In Greek

Chionodoxa

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Chionodoxa

cidra

In Polish

Chionodoxa

Cytryna

In Latin

Chionodoxa

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Platyhelminthes

Magnoliophyta

Class

Cestoda

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Sapindales

Family

Liliaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Chionodoxa

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Chionodoxa and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Citron? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Citron. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Citron has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Citron

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

Chionodoxa and Citron Physical Information

Chionodoxa and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Citron are as follows:

Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Chionodoxa and Citron

Care of Chionodoxa and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa 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.