Citron

Angelonia

About Citron and Angelonia

Citron

Angelonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Mexico, Caribbean

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

550

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Cultivated Beds, gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-5

Sunset Zone

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

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Purple, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat And Humidity

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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

anti-inflammatory

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

ANGELONIA angustifolia

Common Name

Citron

Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon

In Hindi

नीबू

Angelonia

In German

Zitrone

Angelonia

In French

Citron

Angelonia

In Spanish

Cidra

Angelonia

In Greek

Κίτρο

Angelonia

In Portuguese

cidra

Angelonia

In Polish

Cytryna

Angelonia

In Latin

Chron

Angelonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Scrophulariales

Family

Rutaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Citrus

Angelonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

730

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Angelonia

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Angelonia

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

Citron and Angelonia Physical Information

Citron and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Citron and Angelonia are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Angelonia

Care of Citron and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.