Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China, Japan
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Citrus
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Bluebeard
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Blaubart
In French
Citrus
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Citrus
Barba Azul
In Greek
Citrus
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Barba Azul
In Polish
Cytrus
Sinobrody
In Latin
citrus
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Bluebeard. Citrus has thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Bluebeard has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy. 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 Citrus and Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Bluebeard
Season and care of Citrus and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Bluebeard Physical Information
Citrus and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Citrus and Bluebeard are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Citrus and Bluebeard
Care of Citrus and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.