Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Madagascar
Types
etrog
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Citron
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In German
Zitrone
Immergrün
In French
Citron
Pervenche
In Portuguese
cidra
Mirta
In Polish
Cytryna
Barwinek
In Latin
Chron
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Rutaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Citrus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Periwinkle
Season and care of Citron and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Citron and Periwinkle Physical Information
Citron and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Citron and Periwinkle are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citron and Periwinkle
Care of Citron and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.