Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
etrog
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Citron
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Zitrone
Tilapia
In Portuguese
cidra
tilaka
In Polish
Cytryna
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ebenales
Family
Rutaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Tilaka
Season and care of Citron and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Tilaka Physical Information
Citron and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Tilaka are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Tilaka
Care of Citron and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.