Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
etrog
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Citron
Grapefruit
In German
Zitrone
Grapefruit
In French
Citron
pamplemousse
In Greek
Κίτρο
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
cidra
Toranja
In Polish
Cytryna
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Grapefruit
Season and care of Citron and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Grapefruit Physical Information
Citron and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Grapefruit are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citron and Grapefruit
Care of Citron and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.