Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
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
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Citrus
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Oswego चाय
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Oswego Tee
In French
Citrus
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Citrus
té Oswego
In Greek
Citrus
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Cytrus
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
citrus
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and Oswego Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Oswego Tea? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Oswego Tea. Citrus has thorns and Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Citrus and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Citrus and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Citrus and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Citrus and Oswego Tea
Care of Citrus and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.