Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Central America, South America
Types
etrog
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, 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
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Citron
Green Beans
In French
Citron
haricots
In Spanish
Cidra
Green Beans
In Portuguese
cidra
feijões
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Green Bean
Season and care of Citron and Green Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Green Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Green Bean Physical Information
Citron and Green Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Green Bean height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Green Bean are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Green Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Green Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Green Bean
Care of Citron and Green Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Bean 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 Green Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.