Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Citron
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
नीबू
Applemint Tree
In German
Zitrone
Applemint Baum
In French
Citron
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Cidra
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Κίτρο
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cidra
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Cytryna
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Chron
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Citron and Applemint
Season and care of Citron and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Applemint Physical Information
Citron and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Citron and Applemint are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Citron and Applemint
Care of Citron and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.