Citron

Manila Mango

About Citron and Manila Mango

Citron

Manila Mango

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

India, Melanesia

Types

etrog

Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta

Number of Varieties

569

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm910.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm460.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Yellow, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'

Common Name

Citron

Mango, Manila Mango

In Hindi

नीबू

आम

In German

Zitrone

Mango

In French

Citron

Manguier

In Spanish

Cidra

Mangifera indica

In Greek

Κίτρο

Manila mango

In Portuguese

cidra

Mangifera indica

In Polish

Cytryna

Mango indyjskie

In Latin

Chron

Manila mango

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Citrus

Mangifera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

7850

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Manila Mango

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Manila Mango? We provide you with everything About Citron and Manila Mango. Citron has thorns and Manila Mango doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Manila Mango has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Citron and Manila Mango and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citron and Manila Mango

Season and care of Citron and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Citron and Manila Mango Physical Information

Citron and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Manila Mango are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze

Care of Citron and Manila Mango

Care of Citron and Manila Mango include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Manila Mango pruning is done 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 Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.