Citron

Zucchini

About Citron and Zucchini

Citron

Zucchini

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

America

Types

etrog

Cucurbita pepo

Number of Varieties

520

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

agricultural areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

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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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Purple, Black

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

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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

Leafminer, Mice, Rodents

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Sore Throat, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative

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

Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

Cucurbita pepo

Common Name

Citron

Zucchini, courgette

In Hindi

नीबू

तोरी

In German

Zitrone

Zucchini

In French

Citron

Courgette

In Spanish

Cidra

calabacín

In Greek

Κίτρο

κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

cidra

abobrinha

In Polish

Cytryna

Kabaczek

In Latin

Chron

zucchini

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Violales

Family

Rutaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Zucchini

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Zucchini

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

Citron and Zucchini Physical Information

Citron and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Zucchini are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Zucchini

Care of Citron and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.