Citron

Strawflower

About Citron and Strawflower

Citron

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Australia

Types

etrog

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

550

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Oil is used for aromatherapy, 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

Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

Citron

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

नीबू

strawflower

In German

Zitrone

Strohblume

In French

Citron

strawflower

In Spanish

Cidra

strawflower

In Greek

Κίτρο

strawflower

In Portuguese

cidra

strawflower

In Polish

Cytryna

strawflower

In Latin

Chron

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Asterales

Family

Rutaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Citrus

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Strawflower

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Strawflower

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

Citron and Strawflower Physical Information

Citron and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Citron and Strawflower are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Citron and Strawflower

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