Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South Africa
Types
etrog
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Citron
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In German
Zitrone
Eis-Anlage
In French
Citron
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Cidra
Planta de hielo
In Portuguese
cidra
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Cytryna
Ice roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Citrus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citron and Ice Plant
Season and care of Citron and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Ice Plant Physical Information
Citron and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Citron and Ice Plant are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Citron and Ice Plant
Care of Citron and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.