Jostaberry

Citron

About Jostaberry and Citron

Jostaberry

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

-5

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12-9

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7

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

120.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Purple

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RIBES x culverwellii

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Jostaberry

Citron

In Hindi

Jostaberry

नीबू

In German

Jostaberry

Zitrone

In French

casseille

Citron

In Spanish

Jostaberry

Cidra

In Greek

Jostaberry

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Jostaberry

cidra

In Polish

Jostaberry

Cytryna

In Latin

OLIVE

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Ribes

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Jostaberry and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Jostaberry and Citron

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

Jostaberry and Citron Physical Information

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

Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Jostaberry and Citron

Care of Jostaberry and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jostaberry 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.