Jasmine

Citron

About Jasmine and Citron

Jasmine

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines

Fruit

Origin

Southern Africa

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine

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Number of Varieties

1005

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-9

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pale White, White

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, small hedge

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance

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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE arborescens

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Hydrangea or hortensia

Citron

In Hindi

चमेली

नीबू

In German

Jasmin

Zitrone

In French

Jasmin

Citron

In Spanish

Hortensia

Cidra

In Greek

υδραγεία

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Jasmin

cidra

In Polish

Jasmin

Cytryna

In Latin

Jasmin

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Sapindales

Family

Aloaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Jasminium

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Jasmineae

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

2007

1 27800

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Properties of Jasmine and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Citron

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

Jasmine and Citron Physical Information

Jasmine and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Citron are as follows:

Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Jasmine and Citron

Care of Jasmine and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine 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.