Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
etrog
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, Woods
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
PAEONIA 'Rachel'
Common Name
Citron
Intersectional Peony
In Hindi
नीबू
Intersectional Peony
In German
Zitrone
Intersectional Pfingstrose
In French
Citron
intersectionnelle Pivoine
In Spanish
Cidra
interseccional Peony
In Greek
Κίτρο
διατομεακές Παιώνια
In Portuguese
cidra
interseccional Peony
In Polish
Cytryna
międzysegmentowe Piwonia
In Latin
Chron
Intersectional AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Intersectional Peony
Season and care of Citron and Intersectional Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Intersectional Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Intersectional Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Intersectional Peony is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Intersectional Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Intersectional Peony Physical Information
Citron and Intersectional Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Intersectional Peony height is 71.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Intersectional Peony are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Intersectional Peony flower color:
- Intersectional Peony leaf color:
Care of Citron and Intersectional Peony
Care of Citron and Intersectional Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Intersectional Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Intersectional Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.