Citron

Tree Mallow

About Citron and Tree Mallow

Citron

Tree Mallow

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual, biennial or perennial

Type

Fruit

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

etrog

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Number of Varieties

525

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-118-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm210.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Pink, Violet, Plum

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Orbicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Water deeply about once a week

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

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

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Poultice

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used in chopped mixed salad

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

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

LAVATERA arborea

Common Name

Citron

Tree Mallow

In Hindi

नीबू

Tree Mallow

In German

Zitrone

Baum Mallow

In French

Citron

Arbre Mallow

In Spanish

Cidra

árbol de la malva

In Greek

Κίτρο

δέντρο Μολόχα

In Portuguese

cidra

Mallow

In Polish

Cytryna

drzewo Mallow

In Latin

Chron

ligno malvae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Malvales

Family

Rutaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Citrus

Lavatera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Malveae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

730

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Tree Mallow

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Tree Mallow

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

Citron and Tree Mallow Physical Information

Citron and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Tree Mallow are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Tree Mallow

Care of Citron and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.