Citron

China Doll

About Citron and China Doll

Citron

China Doll

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

etrog

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

517

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm490.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

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Showy Foliage

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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

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

RADERMACHERA sinica

Common Name

Citron

China Doll

In Hindi

नीबू

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

In German

Zitrone

Zimmeresche

In French

Citron

china doll

In Spanish

Cidra

china doll

In Greek

Κίτρο

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

In Portuguese

cidra

china árvore boneca

In Polish

Cytryna

China Doll drzewo

In Latin

Chron

Sinis pupa ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Lamiales

Family

Rutaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Citrus

Radermachera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

717

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and China Doll

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

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Season and Care of Citron and China Doll

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

Citron and China Doll Physical Information

Citron and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and China Doll are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Citron and China Doll

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