Ground Orchid

Citron

About Ground Orchid and Citron

Ground Orchid

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Japan

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Spathoglottis plicata

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Dark Red

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Tan

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes

Used as a nutritious food item, 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

Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALANTHE discolor

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid

Citron

In Hindi

Ground Orchid

नीबू

In German

Ground Orchid

Zitrone

In French

Ground Orchid

Citron

In Spanish

Ground Orchid

Cidra

In Greek

Ground Orchid

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Ground Orchid

cidra

In Polish

Ground Orchid

Cytryna

In Latin

Ground Orchid

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Sapindales

Family

Orchidaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Bletilla

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Arethuseae

Citreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Ground Orchid and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Citron

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

Ground Orchid and Citron Physical Information

Ground Orchid and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Citron are as follows:

Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Ground Orchid and Citron

Care of Ground Orchid and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.