Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Citrus
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Slippery Elm
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Rotulme
In French
Citrus
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Citrus
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Citrus
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Cytrus
Slippery Elm
In Latin
citrus
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Slippery Elm. Citrus has thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Citrus and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Citrus and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Citrus and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Slippery Elm
Care of Citrus and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.