Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Citrus
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
सुई ताड़
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Nadel -Palme
In French
Citrus
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Citrus
palmera aguja
In Greek
Citrus
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Cytrus
Igła palma
In Latin
citrus
acus palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and Needle Palm
Season and care of Citrus and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Needle Palm Physical Information
Citrus and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Needle Palm are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrus and Needle Palm
Care of Citrus and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.