Citron

Softstem Bulrush

About Citron and Softstem Bulrush

Citron

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

North America

Types

etrog

Grass

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

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

Used As Food

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

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Citron

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

नीबू

Softstem Bulrush

In German

Zitrone

Softstem Bulrush

In French

Citron

Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

Cidra

Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

Κίτρο

Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

cidra

Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Cytryna

Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

Chron

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Poales

Family

Rutaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Citrus

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

735

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Softstem Bulrush

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

Citron and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Citron and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Citron and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Citron and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.