Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southwestern United States
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
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Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Citron
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
नीबू
silver dollar
In German
Zitrone
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Citron
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Cidra
planta de la plata
In Greek
Κίτρο
silver dollar
In Portuguese
cidra
silver dollar
In Polish
Cytryna
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Chron
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Citron and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Citron and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Citron and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Silver Dollar
Care of Citron and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.