Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Euryops
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Euryops
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Euryops
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Euryops
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Euryops
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Euryops
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Euryops
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Euryops
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Euryops
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Euryops and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Euryops and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Euryops and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Euryops and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Euryops and Buddha's Hand
Care of Euryops and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.