Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs more water during establishment
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
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
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 Leaf
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Anaesthesia
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
Common Name
Citrus
New Zealand Flax
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
New Zealand flax
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Neuseeländer Flachs
In French
Citrus
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
In Spanish
Citrus
New Zealand flax
In Greek
Citrus
New Zealand flax
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
In Polish
Cytrus
Nowa Zelandia lnu
In Latin
citrus
New Zealand flax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and New Zealand Flax
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and New Zealand Flax? We provide you with everything About Citrus and New Zealand Flax. Citrus has thorns and New Zealand Flax doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and New Zealand Flax
Season and care of Citrus and New Zealand Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and New Zealand Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and New Zealand Flax Physical Information
Citrus and New Zealand Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and New Zealand Flax are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
- New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Care of Citrus and New Zealand Flax
Care of Citrus and New Zealand Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.