Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Not Available
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Brown
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Delonix regia
Common Name
Citrus
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
गुलमोहर
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Flammenbaum
In French
Citrus
Delonix regia
In Spanish
Citrus
malinche
In Greek
Citrus
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
flamboiã
In Polish
Cytrus
wianowłostka królewska
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Royal Poinciana. Citrus has thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Citrus and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Poinciana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Citrus and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Citrus and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Royal Poinciana
Care of Citrus and Royal Poinciana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.