Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
etrog
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
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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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Citron
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
नीबू
Overdam घास
In German
Zitrone
Overdam Grass
In French
Citron
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Cidra
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Κίτρο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
cidra
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Cytryna
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Chron
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Citrus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Citron and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Citron and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Citron and Overdam Grass
Care of Citron and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.