Goumi

Buddha's Hand

About Goumi and Buddha's Hand

Goumi

Buddha's Hand

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

China

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Elaeagnus multiflora

Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis

Number of Varieties

301

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Lowland, Thickets

Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Budding, Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, pollinators

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS multiflora

CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis

Common Name

Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi

Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron

In Hindi

Goumi

Buddha's Hand Tree

In German

Goumi

Buddhas Hand Baum

In French

Goumi

Main de Bouddha Arbre

In Spanish

Goumi

Mano de Buda Árbol

In Greek

Goumi

Χέρι του Βούδα Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Eau

Mão de Buda Árvore

In Polish

Woda

Ręka Buddy Drzewo

In Latin

Eau

Buddha manus Arbor

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Sapindales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

701

1 27800

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Properties of Goumi and Buddha's Hand

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

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Season and Care of Goumi and Buddha's Hand

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

Goumi and Buddha's Hand Physical Information

Goumi and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Buddha's Hand are as follows:

Goumi flower color:
Goumi leaf color:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Goumi and Buddha's Hand

Care of Goumi and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Goumi 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.