Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
etrog
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Citron
Red Currant
In Hindi
नीबू
Red Currant
In German
Zitrone
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Citron
Groseille
In Spanish
Cidra
Grosella
In Greek
Κίτρο
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
cidra
Groselha
In Polish
Cytryna
Porzeczkowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Red Currant
Season and care of Citron and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Red Currant Physical Information
Citron and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Red Currant are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Citron and Red Currant
Care of Citron and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.