Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Flower Color
White, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
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
Air purification
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
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Citrus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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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.