Citrus

Twinleaf

About Citrus and Twinleaf

Citrus

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Perennial

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

oranges, grapefruit, lemons

Number of Varieties

1502

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Habitat

agricultural areas

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

244.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Orange

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Ranunculales

Family

Rutaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Citrus

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

282

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Properties of Citrus and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Twinleaf. Citrus has thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citrus and Twinleaf

Season and care of Citrus and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.

Citrus and Twinleaf Physical Information

Citrus and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Twinleaf are as follows:

Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Citrus and Twinleaf

Care of Citrus and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.