Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Citron
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
नीबू
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Zitrone
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Citron
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Cidra
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Κίτρο
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
cidra
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Cytryna
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Chron
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Malabar nut
Season and care of Citron and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Malabar nut Physical Information
Citron and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Malabar nut are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citron and Malabar nut
Care of Citron and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.