Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Citron
Daphne plant
In Hindi
नीबू
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Zitrone
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Citron
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Cidra
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Κίτρο
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
cidra
Daphne planta
In Polish
Cytryna
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Chron
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Daphne
Season and care of Citron and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Citron and Daphne Physical Information
Citron and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Daphne are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Daphne
Care of Citron and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.