Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
-
Habitat
agricultural areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
-
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Citrus
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
रजत बाबा
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Silver Sage
In French
Citrus
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Citrus
silver Sage
In Greek
Citrus
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
silver Sage
In Polish
Cytrus
silver Sage
In Latin
citrus
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Silver Sage
Season and care of Citrus and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Silver Sage Physical Information
Citrus and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Silver Sage are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Citrus and Silver Sage
Care of Citrus and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.