Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, 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
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Citrus
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Citrus
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
Citrus
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Citrus
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Cytrus
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
citrus
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Browallioideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Citrus and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Citrus and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Butterfly Flower are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Citrus and Butterfly Flower
Care of Citrus and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.