Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
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Habitat
agricultural areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
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
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Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Citrus
Summer Squash
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
summer squash
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Sommerkürbis
In French
Citrus
courges d'été
In Spanish
Citrus
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Citrus
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
abobrinha
In Polish
Cytrus
latem squash
In Latin
citrus
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Summer Squash
Season and care of Citrus and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Summer Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Citrus and Summer Squash Physical Information
Citrus and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Summer Squash are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Summer Squash
Care of Citrus and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.