Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
etrog
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Citron
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
नीबू
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Zitrone
Pfeifengras
In French
Citron
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Cidra
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Κίτρο
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
cidra
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Cytryna
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Chron
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Citron and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Citron and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Citron and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.