Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Not Available
  
Types
etrog
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
5-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple
  
Yellow Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Golden Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
  
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
  
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
  
Cocos nucifera
  
Common Name
Citron
  
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
  
In Hindi
नीबू
  
नारियल का पेड़
  
In German
Zitrone
  
Kokospalme
  
In French
Citron
  
Cocotier
  
In Spanish
Cidra
  
El cocotero
  
In Greek
Κίτρο
  
καρύδας δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
cidra
  
Coqueiro
  
In Polish
Cytryna
  
Drzewo kokosowe
  
In Latin
Chron
  
dolor ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Cocos
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Cocoeae
  
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
  
Arecoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Citron and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Citron and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Citron and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Citron and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Citron and Coconut Tree
Care of Citron and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.