Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
etrog
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
LILIUM
In Portuguese
cidra
Lírio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Citron and Lily
Season and care of Citron and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Lily Physical Information
Citron and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Lily are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Lily
Care of Citron and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.