Citron

Gallic Rose

About Citron and Gallic Rose

Citron

Gallic Rose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Perennial

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Central Europe, Southern Europe

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9

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

H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm80.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Dark Purple, Pink, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Dark Blue, orange brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs

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

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

Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Rash

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

Rosa Gallica

Common Name

Citron

Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose

In Hindi

नीबू

Gallica Rose

In German

Zitrone

Gallica Rose

In French

Citron

Gallica Rose

In Spanish

Cidra

Gallica Rose

In Greek

Κίτρο

Gallica Rose

In Portuguese

cidra

Gallica Rose

In Polish

Cytryna

Gallica Rose

In Latin

Chron

Gallica Rose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rosales

Family

Rutaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Citrus

Rosa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

730

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Gallic Rose

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Gallic Rose

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

Citron and Gallic Rose Physical Information

Citron and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Gallic Rose are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Citron and Gallic Rose

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