Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for making soaps
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Citrus
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Citrus
Century Plant
In Spanish
Citrus
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Citrus
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Century Plant
In Polish
Cytrus
Century Plant
In Latin
citrus
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Citrus and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Century Plant. Citrus has thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Century Plant
Season and care of Citrus and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Century Plant Physical Information
Citrus and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Century Plant are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Citrus and Century Plant
Care of Citrus and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.