Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Rosa acicularis
Common Name
Citrus
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
कांटेदार गुलाब
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Nadel-Rose
In French
Citrus
rosier arctique
In Spanish
Citrus
rosa espinosa
In Greek
Citrus
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
rosa espinhoso
In Polish
Cytrus
kolczasta róża
In Latin
citrus
spinis rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Prickly Rose
Season and care of Citrus and Prickly Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Prickly Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prickly Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Citrus and Prickly Rose Physical Information
Citrus and Prickly Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Prickly Rose are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prickly Rose flower color: White
- Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrus and Prickly Rose
Care of Citrus and Prickly Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prickly Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.