Citron

Brachyscome

About Citron and Brachyscome

Citron

Brachyscome

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Australia, New Zealand

Types

etrog

Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris

Number of Varieties

580

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Coastal Regions, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm15.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Light Blue, 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Poisonous, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'

Common Name

Citron

Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy

In Hindi

नीबू

Brachyscome plant

In German

Zitrone

Brachyscome Pflanze

In French

Citron

plante Brachyscome

In Spanish

Cidra

planta Brachyscome

In Greek

Κίτρο

φυτό Brachyscome

In Portuguese

cidra

planta Brachyscome

In Polish

Cytryna

Brachyscome roślin

In Latin

Chron

Brachyscome herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Asterales

Family

Rutaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Citrus

Brachyscome

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Astereae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

780

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Brachyscome

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Brachyscome

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

Citron and Brachyscome Physical Information

Citron and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Brachyscome are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Brachyscome

Care of Citron and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brachyscome pruning is done 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 Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.