Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
creamy white
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
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, 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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CITRUS
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Citrus
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
desert broom
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Wüste Besen
In French
Citrus
desert broom
In Spanish
Citrus
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Citrus
desert broom
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Cytrus
desert broom
In Latin
citrus
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and Desert Broom
Season and care of Citrus and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Desert Broom Physical Information
Citrus and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Desert Broom are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Desert Broom
Care of Citrus and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
