Citron

Sasanqua

About Citron and Sasanqua

Citron

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Japan

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

515

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Black, Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Citron

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

नीबू

sasanqua

In German

Zitrone

sasanqua

In French

Citron

sasanqua

In Spanish

Cidra

sasanqua

In Greek

Κίτρο

sasanqua

In Portuguese

cidra

Sasankya

In Polish

Cytryna

Sasankya

In Latin

Chron

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Theales

Family

Rutaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Citrus

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

7250

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Citron and Sasanqua. Citron has thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citron and Sasanqua

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

Citron and Sasanqua Physical Information

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

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Citron and Sasanqua

Care of Citron and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.