Citron

Broomsedge

About Citron and Broomsedge

Citron

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Grass

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

etrog

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

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, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

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

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, 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

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Citron

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

नीबू

Broomsedge grass

In German

Zitrone

broomsedge Gras

In French

Citron

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Cidra

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Κίτρο

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

cidra

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Cytryna

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Chron

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Cyperales

Family

Rutaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Citrus

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Citreae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Broomsedge

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Broomsedge

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

Citron and Broomsedge Physical Information

Citron and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Citron and Broomsedge are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Broomsedge

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