Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South America
Types
etrog
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Citron
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
नीबू
Gymnocalycium
In German
Zitrone
Gymnocalycium
In French
Citron
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Cidra
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Κίτρο
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
cidra
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Cytryna
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Chron
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Citrus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citron and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Citron and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Citron and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Citron and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Citron and Gymnocalycium
Care of Citron and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.