Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Citrus
Sugarcane
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
गन्ना
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Saccharum
In French
Citrus
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Citrus
Saccharum
In Greek
Citrus
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Cytrus
Saccharum
In Latin
citrus
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Sugarcane
Season and care of Citrus and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Sugarcane Physical Information
Citrus and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Sugarcane are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Sugarcane
Care of Citrus and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.